Printronix T4204 User Manual page 40

Chapter 2
Loading Ribbon
3. Wrap the transfer ribbon from the front of the printhead assembly to the
backside of the ribbon take-up spindle. Attach the ribbon to the take-up
core (fiberboard tube) with tape.
When installing a new roll of Printronix ribbon, fold the ribbon just behind
the adhesive strip and attach the strip to the ribbon take-up core.
Manually rotate the spindle counterclockwise to feed the unusable portion
of the ribbon leader around the take-up spindle.
4. Close the printhead by pressing down on both sides of the front of the
printhead assembly.
5. Close the printer's front door and top (and side) cover if the label rewinder
is not needed.
6. Verify that Print Mode is set for Transfer in the Printer Configuration
Menu. The Print Mode submenu is located in the PRINTER CONTROL
Main Configuration menu. See "Printer Control Menu" on page 91 for
more information.
7. The printer is now ready for Thermal Transfer Printing.
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1) Label and Ribbon Loading Diagram
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