Loading The Print Ribbon - DataCard select series User Manual

Using the printer

Loading the print ribbon

The printer uses print ribbon with color panels, continuous color, or color and topcoat.
Full-color ribbon (such as YMCKT) must be Platinum Series ribbon, which uses blue
ribbon spools. Monochrome (one color) ribbon on teal-colored ribbon spools can also
be used. (Full-color ribbon on teal-colored spools cannot be used.)
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To order new ribbon, contact your service provider. See "Supplies and cards" on
page B-1 for information about ribbons available.
Remove the print ribbon cartridge
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User's Guide for Select™ Platinum Series™ Printers
The type of ribbon in the printer must match the print ribbon setting in the driver.
If the printer has a locking cover, unlock the cover before opening it.
Lift the top cover, as shown in Figure 2-5.
Press down on the swing arm until it clicks (step 1 in Figure 2-6). The push latch
releases the swing arm. Lift the swing arm until it is fully open (step 2 in
Figure 2-6).
Figure 2-6: Open the swing arm
Figure 2-5: Open the cover
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