Ribbon Loading - SATO CT4i Series Operator's Manual

RIBBON LOADING

This chapter provides guidance on how to station, connect, and load the printer once unpacked. Following printer
setup, proceed to the next chapter for information on interface selection.
1
Get the media ready. The label
roll is optional in this procedure.
Load the ribbon core into the take-
up spindle.
1. For best printing results and minimal operational
problems, use only genuine SATO-approved
combinations of ribbon and labels.
2. Beware of injury when lifting or closing the printer covers.
3. Remove the label and ribbon media before transporting
the printer.
4. For ribbon widths of 76 mm/59 mm/45 mm, insert the
supplied Core Adapter into the core of the ribbon roll
before loading it into the printer.
5. The ribbon loading assembly can be stowed away inside the top cover and held in place by the black
plastic latching mechanism (see "general description" on page 1-3)
6. Do extended test prints of specific combinations of ribbon and label media before purchasing them for
volume usage.
7. If an optional cutter is installed, be sure to keep your hands away from the cutter blade when
attempting to load or adjust media.
CT4i Series Operator Manual
Unit 3: Installation
2
Raise the ribbon loader
assembly as shown here.
Ribbon
Take-up
Spindle
Turn the the take-up spindle to
reduce any slack in the ribbon.
Figure 3-3b, Ribbon Loading
NOTES
3
Load the ribbon roll (shiny side up)
into the supply spindle from
underneath (see blue arrow).
Ribbon loading is now complete.
The loading path is as depicted.
3-7
Ribbon
Supply
Spindle