Load The Ribbon; Remove The Ribbon - Brady THT MVPplus Quick Reference Manual

Load the Ribbon

Important •
media.
Note • For direct thermal printing, do not load ribbon in the printer.
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Press the printhead open lever. The printhead assembly springs up. Continue to pivot the
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printhead until it "locks" into place.
2. Align the segments of the ribbon supply spindle.
Place the ribbon roll on the ribbon supply spindle.
3.
Thread the ribbon approximately 18 inches (45 cm) past the printhead assembly.
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Close the printhead assembly, keeping the ribbon aligned with the guide mark near the left
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edge of the ribbon guide plate.
6. Wind the ribbon clockwise onto the ribbon take-up spindle for several turns.

Remove the Ribbon

While holding the ribbon take-up spindle, turn the release knob counterclockwise on the end
of the ribbon take-up spindle. Then, slide the ribbon off the spindle.
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Bradyprinter THT MVPplus Quick Reference Guide
Figure 7 • Load the Ribbon
Ribbon
guide plate
Printhead open lever
To protect the printhead from wear, always use ribbon that is wider than the
Figure 7.
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Ribbon take-up spindle
Ribbon
supply spindle
Load the Ribbon
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