4
Load the cleaning ribbon.
For details on how to load the cleaning ribbon, see
steps 2 and 3 of “Loading the Ink Ribbon and Paper”
on page 13.
IC board
Note
If there is any slack in the cleaning ribbon after it is
placed in the tray, take up the slack by turning the
spool in the direction indicated by the arrow in the
following figure.
Direction to
turn spool
5
Insert the media tray into the printer.
When the printer finishes initializing, the
CLEANING indicator flashes and cleaning starts
automatically.
When cleaning is completed, the CLEANING
indicator turns off.
6
Make sure that the printer is not performing an
operation, and then pull out the media tray.
7
Remove the cleaning ribbon.
8
Load the ink ribbon.
9
Insert the media tray into the printer.
Notes
• Store the cleaning ribbon in a location without dust (such
as in a bag).
• Place the removed media tray on a stable surface when
loading and removing the cleaning ribbon.
• Dropping the media tray while paper is loaded may
result in an injury. When pulling out and inserting the
media tray, hold the handle part with one hand and
support the media tray from the bottom with the other
hand, while making sure both of your hands are securely
holding the media tray.
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