Loading Ribbon - Printronix SLPA7000e Training Manual And Reference Manual

Chapter 1

Loading Ribbon

Loading Ribbon
Pivoting Deck
1. Press the Pause key to take the SLPA offline.
2. Install the ribbon take-up core on the ribbon take-up spindle.
NOTE: The first ribbon take-up fiberboard core comes with the SLPA.
3. Slide the ribbon roll onto the ribbon supply spindle until it stops against
the spindle flange.
4. Open the pivoting deck by rotating the deck lock lever fully clockwise until
the deck swings upward.
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Ribbon Take-Up Core
Figure 9. Loading Ribbon
Thereafter, use the fiberboard core from the old (used up) ribbon.
Ribbon Take-Up
Spindle
Ribbon Supply
Spindle
Ribbon Roll
Deck Lock Lever