Printer User Manual

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Once the tape is removed, discard the tape, and spread the ribbon out so the text on the

leader is facing down, as shown in Figure 2-23 below. Make sure the ribbon does not roll

off the table when setting it down.

Figure 2-23. Ribbon Layout Before Loading Into the Printer

Next, unlatch the printhead mechanism to load the ribbon into the printer. To do this,

pull up on the black latches with both hands. Refer to the figure below to release the

printhead mechanism.

Figure 2-24. Unlatching the Printhead Mechanism