Brady BBP81 User Manual page 45

Caution • While performing any tasks near an open printhead, remove all rings, watches,
hanging necklaces, identification badges, or other metallic objects that could touch the
printhead. You are not required to turn off the printer power when working near an open
printhead, but Brady recommends it as a precaution. If you turn off the power, you will lose
all temporary settings, such as label formats, and you must reload them before you resume
printing.
To load ribbon, complete these steps:
Set the ribbon supply spindle for normal or low tension.
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2. Press the printhead release latch to open the printhead assembly. Lift the printhead until it
latches open.
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To place the ribbon supply spindle in the normal position, firmly pull out the spindle
end cap until it extends and clicks in place, as shown in
most applications.
To place the ribbon supply spindle in the low-tension position, firmly push in the end
cap until it retracts and clicks in place, as shown in
using a 2-inch ribbon or if normal tension hampers ribbon movement.
Figure 9 • Ribbon Spindle—Normal and Low Tension
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Normal Position (Spindle End Cap Extended)
2
Low-Tension Position (Spindle End Cap Retracted)
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Load Ribbon
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