Printronix SL5000r Quick Reference Manual page 23

IMPORTANT
Do not attach the ribbon to the ribbon take-up spindle without
a ribbon take-up core installed.
5. Attach the ribbon to the ribbon take-up core on the ribbon
take-up spindle using the adhesive on the ribbon leader.
NOTE: Use a small adhesive label to secure ribbon without a
6. Manually rotate the spindle clockwise until the clear leader has
passed the printhead.
7. Close the pivoting deck and rotate the deck lock lever fully
counterclockwise.
Deck Lock Lever
leader to the ribbon take-up core.
Loading Ribbon
Media and
Ribbon Loading
Instructions
Ribbon
Take-up Core
Ribbon
Take-up Spindle
Ribbon Leader
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