Monarch 9855 Operator's Handbook Manual page 22

Remove the new ribbon from the package as shown. Do not wrinkle or crush the new
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ribbon.
7. Slide the ribbon onto the back reel as far as it will go. The
ribbon roll only fits on the reel one way. Carefully unwind
a few inches of ribbon from the bottom of the roll.
Note: Make sure the "Monarch This End Out" writing is
facing out. The ribbon only fits on the reel one way.
Carefully feed the ribbon under both ribbon rollers and
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printhead as shown.
9. Align the ribbon and make sure it is straight and centered
throughout the path.
10. Tape the ribbon to the take-up core. Do not tape the ribbon to the take-up reel.
11. Rotate the take-up core until the leader is past the printhead.
12. Remove any slack in the ribbon by turning the
take-up reel clockwise.
13. Hold the printhead assembly by the
printhead tab while pressing down on
the printhead release.
14. Close the printhead by pressing down
on the thumb well until you hear it click
into place. Close the cover.
3-2 Operator's Handbook
Take-up Core
Take-up Reel
Ribbon Rollers
Thumb Well