L O A D I N G R I B B O N
This chapter describes how to load a ribbon roll.
There are different ribbon requirements for the two types of supplies:
Thermal Direct Supplies
Thermal Transfer Supplies
Refer to the 9855 Operator's Handbook for additional ribbon information if using non-RFID
supplies in your RFID printer.
L o a d i n g R i b b o n
Make sure the printer is configured to use a ribbon.
To load ribbon:
Open the cover.
1.
Unlock the printhead by turning the retaining latch.
2.
3.
Lift printhead assembly using the printhead tab until the assembly locks into place.
4.
Push the deflector tab down.
5.
Slide the extra ribbon core on the take-up reel as far as it will go with the "This End Out"
writing facing out. Use your empty ribbon core as the take-up core. The take-up core only
fits on the take-up reel one way. (An extra take-up core is available by ordering part
number 117961.)
do not use a ribbon for printing
require a ribbon for printing.
Printhead
As sembl y
Deflector
Tab
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Loading Ribbon 3-1