Loading The Carbon Ribbon - SATO TG3 Series Operator's Manual

Section 2: Installation

2.6 LOADING THE CARBON RIBBON

The TG3 series printer enables two types of printing, Thermal transfer and Direct thermal. Thermal
transfer paper media requires the use of carbon ribbon for print application. In such a scenario, it is the
carbon ribbon that contains the ink that will be transferred to the media. Direct thermal paper media has a
coating on the surface that is made visible through the application of heat from the print head. In this case,
there is no need of loading the carbon ribbon.
Caution
• When replacing carbon ribbon, bear in mind that the print head and its surrounding area remain
hot. Keep your fingers away from these areas to prevent injury.
• Avoid touching even the edge of the print head with your bare hands.
1.
With the power supply is off, lift up the main cover.
Note:
Make sure that the cover rests firmly so that it will not fall
forward and injure your hands.
2.
Turn the purple head lock lever counter clockwise to
release it.
The print head assembly will be lifted up.
3.
Open the carbon ribbon package, and then load the
ribbon on the ribbon supply spindle.
Push it inwards all the way, with the ribbon winding in a
counter-clockwise direction. The dull side (inked side) of
the ribbon should be facing down as it travels through
the print head assembly.
Note:
Use only genuine SATO carbon ribbons for maximum
print quality and printer durability.
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