Printronix T5000 Series Quick Reference Manual page 31

11. For direct thermal operation (no ribbon required) close the
media cover and go to step 12.
For thermal transfer operation (use of ribbon) complete the
ribbon loading procedure (See "Loading Ribbon" on page 36).
Verify that Print Mode in the Printer Configuration Menu is set
for the media type installed (Direct or Transfer). The Print Mode
submenu is located in the MEDIA CONTROL Main
Configuration. See your User's Manual for details.
12. Press the FEED key once to verify that the media advances.
13. Press the PAUSE key to place the printer online.
The printer is now ready for printing.
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