Zebra Technologies Zebra S Series 105SL - Manual (Page 54)

30 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8
Printer Operation
Ribbon Loading
Ribbon Loading
To load ribbon, follow the procedure below.
To load ribbon, complete these steps:
1. Align the segments of the ribbon supply spindle ( Figure 22 ).
Figure 22 • Ribbon Supply Spindle
2. Place the ribbon roll on the ribbon supply spindle.
3. To make ribbon loading and unloading easier, make a leader for your ribbon roll if one is
not present.
4. Tear off a strip of media (labels and liner) about 6–12 in. (150–305 mm) long from the
roll. Peel off a label from this strip. Apply half of this label to the end of the strip and the
other half to the end of the ribbon. This acts as a ribbon leader (
Figure 23 ).
Figure 23 • Ribbon Leader
Note • Always use ribbon that is at least as wide as the media. The smooth liner of the ribbon
protects the printhead from wear and premature failure due to excessive abrasion. (For direct
thermal print mode, ribbon is not used and should not be loaded in the printer.)
Note • Make sure that the core is pushed up against the stop on the ribbon supply spindle
and that the ribbon is aligned squarely with its core. If this is not done, the ribbon may not
cover the printhead entirely on the inside, exposing print elements to potentially damaging
contact with the media