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Operations
Load Ribbon
7/10/07 105SL User Guide 11342L-003 Rev. A
Load Ribbon
Always use ribbon that is wider than the media to protect the printhead from wear. Ribbon
must be coated on the outside (see Coated Side of Ribbon on page 35 to determine which side
of a ribbon is coated). For direct thermal printing, do not load ribbon in the printer.
Figure 15 • Ribbon Path
To load ribbon, complete these steps:
1. Hold the ribbon with the loose end unrolling clockwise.
2. Place the roll of ribbon on the ribbon supply spindle and push it all the way back.
Caution • While performing any tasks near an open printhead, remove all rings, watches,
hanging necklaces, identification badges, or other metallic objects that could touch the
printhead. You are not required to turn off the printer power when working near an open
printhead, but Zebra recommends it as a precaution. If you turn off the power, you will lose
all temporary settings, such as label formats, and you must reload them before you resume
printing.