Toshiba B-SV4T Series Instructions page 3

2. Loading the Ribbon
When the printer is turned on, it automatically detects whether a ribbon is installed or not and switches the
printing method between thermal transfer or direct thermal. If the printer does not detect a ribbon (direct thermal
mode), the motor that drives the ribbon spindles will be turned off.
1. Do not touch any moving parts. To reduce the risk of fingers, jewellery, clothing, etc. being drawn
into the moving parts, be sure to load the media once the printer has stopped moving completely.
2. To avoid injury, be careful not to trap your fingers while opening or closing the cover.
CAUTION!
Be careful not to touch the Print Head Element when opening the Top Cover. Failure to do this may cause
missing dots by static electricity or other print quality problems.
1. Open the Top Cover.
2. Push down on the Ribbon Access Cover to unlock and
open.
3. Insert one of the Ribbon Spindles into a ribbon core in
the orientation shown below, with the ink side facing
outside. Then, mount it on the Rear Hubs.
4. Insert the other Ribbon Spindle into the Paper Core
supplied with the printer, and mount it on the Front
Hubs.
NOTE: Inside of the Ribbon Access Cover
Rear Hub
Front Hub
WARNING!
Ribbon Access Cover
Ribbon Roll Ribbon Spindle (Accessory)
Paper Core
Ribbon Spindle (Accessory)
(Accessory)
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5. Pull the leader tape of the ribbon downward, and
feed it under the Print Head.
6. Attach the leader tape to the Paper Core with
adhesive tape.
7. Rotate the Paper Core to take up the ribbon leader
tape until it is thoroughly covered by the black
section of the ribbon.
1. Take up any slack in the ribbon.
2. Do not load a ribbon when using a direct thermal
8. Close the Ribbon Access Cover and Top Cover.
Top Cover
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