Loading The Ribbon Roll - Brady i5100 User Manual

Loading the Ribbon Roll

IMPORTANT! Brady IP-Enabled ribbons are required for operation in full Brady Mode printing.
• IP-Enabled ribbons include their own supply spindle already-attached as part of the ribbon part
• There is no need for a separate core to go with the ribbon supply roll when using Brady IP-Enabled ribbons
These steps below are for using Brady IP-Enabled supplies that have the RFID tag.
Load Label Roll First
Ribbon loading instructions assume the steps in Loading the Label Roll section have been completed and that the label roll is installed
and the sensors are properly set.
Place Ribbon Supply Roll Into Printer
1. Printer should be turned on with front control panel lowered and print module lifted open as wide as it can go.
2. Position the square end of the IP-Enabled ribbon in the square notch of the black retainer wheel on the inside right-hand wall on
bottom side of the print module; at the same time slide the pin on the left end of the ribbon roll away from you into the slot on the
left-hand side of the print module until it snaps into place.
3. Pull about 10 inches of ribbon material off the supply roll and let it lay atop of the label material and green print roller until the "Thread
Ribbon around Print Module to Take-up Spindle" section.
4. Lower print module to gain access to top of print module but do NOT latch it closed yet-leave it slightly opened.
Place Ribbon Take-up Spindle Into Printer
1. Install empty ribbon take-up spindle by positioning the square end of the spindle in the square notch on the green ribbon tension
wheel and at the same time inserting the pin on the left end of the spindle into the slot until it clicks into place
2. Rotate the green wheel towards you until the long green tab on the spindle is at the top facing upward.
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