Removing A Partially Used Ribbon - Intermec EasyCoder PC4 User Manual

Similarly, install an empty core in the rewind (front) position.
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Route the end of the transfer ribbon forward under the printhead and
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up in front of it. Using the tape fitted at the front of the ribbon leader,
affix the leader to the top of the rewind core. Be careful to center-align
the leader with the core.
Wind the green wheel on the right side of the rewind hub clockwise
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to wind up the leader onto the rewind core until the black ink-coated
ribbon becomes visible. Remove any slack.
If so required, also load a fresh supply of receiving face material, for
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example labels, according to instructions earlier in this chapter.
Close the print carriage by pressing it firmly down simultaneously on
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both sides. A loud click indicates locked position.
Firmly close the printer's top cover.
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Tap the Feed key until the indicator lamp becomes green.
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Removing a Partially Used Ribbon

When switching between direct thermal and thermal transfer printing,
or when switching between different types of transfer ribbon, a partially
used transfer ribbon can be removed and saved for later use.
Open the printer's top cover by pressing the release buttons on both
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sides and folding the cover upwards/rearwards.
Press the green release tabs at the bottom of the top cover on both
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sides of the printhead and fold down the print carriage halfway (45°
angle) while keeping the top cover fully opened.
Using a pair of scissors, cut the transfer ribbon just below the rewind
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roll.
Rewind the unused ribbon onto the supply spool. Remove the roll by
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pushing it to the left until the right end disengages and then lifting
the roll up. Fasten the loose end with a piece of tape or label to pre-
vent the roll from unwrapping.
Remove the rewind roll by pushing to the left and lifting up. Unwind
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the used ribbon into a waste basket or similar until you can dispose
of it according to local environmental regulations. Keep the core! You
will need it next time you load a ribbon.
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