Zebra Technologies S-300 - Manual (Page 20)

Loading the Ribbon
To load ribbon, see Figure 9 and follow the procedure below.
Note: Use ribbon that is wider than the media. The smooth backing of the ribbon protects the
printhead from wear and premature failure due to excessive abrasion.
For Direct Thermal Print Method, ribbon is not used and should not be loaded in the printer
when performing the Media Calibration.
1. Adjust the Ribbon Supply Spindle position for normal or low tension. (see
page 11).
2. Align the blades on the two sections of the spindle as shown in Figure 8. (You do
not need to do this if your ribbon width is 2.4" (60 mm) or less.)
3. Place the ribbon roll on the Ribbon Supply Spindle.
4. Open the Printhead by moving the Head Open Lever counterclockwise to the
OPEN position.
5. Thread the ribbon as shown without creasing or wrinkling it. Wind the ribbon onto
the Ribbon Takeup Spindle for several turns in a clockwise direction.
6. Close the Printhead by moving the lever clockwise to the CLOSED position.
Ribbon Removal
Cut the ribbon where it is stretched between the Upper Ribbon Guide Arm and the
Takeup Spindle. To remove ribbon from the Takeup Spindle, press the Release Button
and slide the ribbon off the Spindle.
Figure 9 Ribbon Loading Diagram
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