Sony UP-D23MD Instructions For Use Manual page 10

3
Remove any slack from the ink ribbon.
Note
If the ribbon is left slack, it may be damaged when
inserted.
Wind the spools in the
direction of the arrow until the
start position marker appears
as illustrated.
4
Load the new ink ribbon into the ink ribbon
compartment.
5
Close the front panel by pushing the point marked
with "PULL OPEN".
Note
Be sure to close the front panel completely. If you
do not, a paper jam or a malfunction may occur
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Before Printing
Start position marker
Insert the hole of the
handle of the ink
ribbon over the
protruberance of the
printer.
while you are printing or cleaning the internal
thermal head.
When storing ink ribbon cartridge:
• Avoid placing the ink ribbon in a location subject to:
– high temperatures
– high humidity
– excessive dust
– direct sunlight
• Store a partially used ink ribbon in its original
packaging.
If your ink ribbon should tear
Repair the tear with transparent tape. There should be no
problem with using the remaining portion of the ribbon.
Transparent tape
Turn the spools in the direction of the arrow to
remove any slack until the transparent tape
cannot be seen.
Push the point marked
"PULL OPEN".