Ribbon Installation And Removal - Printronix T3204 Maintenance Manual

Ribbon Installation and Removal

To use a ribbon, the printer must first be equipped with the factory installed
thermal transfer option. Follow the instructions below when installing the
thermal transfer ribbon.
Ribbon Installation
1. Open the side access over.
2. Rotate the printhead latch counter-clockwise to unlatch and raise the
printhead.
3. Lower the hinge plate.
4. Place the new ribbon roll (ribbon supply roll) on the supply hub, making
sure the ribbon roll is pushed up against the hub flange.
5. Route the ribbon as shown in Figure 3–6 to the take-up hub.
6. While holding the ribbon take-up hub, rotate the J-hook clockwise to
unlatch it.
7. Raise the J-hook upward and place the end of the ribbon over the
take-up hub.
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Figure 3–6 Ribbon Installation
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Basic Operations