SATO CX400 - Manual (Page 11)

CX400 User Guide
PN 9001107 Rev. A Page 9
Loading Ribbon
The CX400 thermal transfer printer transfers ink from a ribbon to the
label to produce an image.
1. Lift the top cover.
2. Press the two print head releases down to unlock the print head
module and expose the ribbon supply spindles.
3. Unwrap the new ribbon and unwind 4" from the roll. The end of
the ribbon is attached to a take-up core.
4. Observe the notches on both end of the supply core and the take-
up core. These notches must fit on the corresponding nibs on both
the supply and take-up spindles.
5. Roll several turns of ribbon on the take-up core. The coated side
of the ribbon must be on the outside of the take-up roll.
6. Place the left notch of the take-up core into the nib of left take-up
spindle.
7. Place the right notch of the take-up core into the nib of right take-
up spindle.
8. Pull the ribbon down, over the print head and insert the supply
core onto the left supply spindle, making sure the notches in the
core fit over the nibs.
9. Place the right end of the supply core into the right spindle, lining
up the notches with the spindle nibs.
Note
Make sure the (coated) dull side of the ribbon is to the outside
where the ink will be in contact with the label media.
10. Turn the take-up spindle to pull the ribbon over the print head
without any slack. Check to make sure there are no ribbon wrin-
kles.
11. Lower the print head and press it firmly until it locks closed on
both sides.
12. Close the top cover.