Brady IP Quick Start Manual page 17

Quick Start Manual
3. Position the square end of the new ribbon spindle in the square notch on
the right side of the printer, push the spindle slightly to the right and slide
the other end of the spindle into the notch (Figure 13, 2) on the left side of
the printer.
4. Bring the ribbon end forward and over the thermal printhead
(Figure 13, 3) to the ribbon take-up spindle (Figure 14).
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1. Square end
2. Ribbon hold-down tab
NOTE: If you need to remove the ribbon take-up spindle, push the
spindle slightly to the right and slide the other end of the spindle
out of the notch on the left side of the printer. Remove the ribbon
take-up spindle.
To replace the ribbon take-up spindle, position the square end
(Figure 14, 1) of the spindle in the square notch on the right side
of the printer, push the spindle slightly to the right and slide the
other end of the spindle into the notch on the left side of the
printer.
5. Slide the end of the ribbon under the ribbon hold-down tab (Figure 14, 2)
so that about 2 inches (50.8 mm) protrudes past the tab.
NOTE: Install the ribbon so the ribbon path is under the take-up spindle,
NOT over the spindle.
Fold the end of the ribbon back on top of itself over the tab.
6. Turn the adjustment wheel (Figure 13, 5) a few complete revolutions, to
ensure that the ribbon will not pull out from under the ribbon hold-down
tab. The ribbon should now be snug and smoothed out against the
printhead.
NOTE: The spindle is self-adjusting and will smooth the ribbon out and
position it correctly as the adjustment wheel is turned.
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Figure 14, Ribbon Take-up Spindle
3. Round end
4. Thumb lever
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