Zebra Technologies R170XiTM - Manual (Page 38)

26 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 23063L-003 Rev. 2 12/23/04
Printer Operation
Loading Ribbon
Loading Ribbon
Before you load ribbon, make sure that the media that you are using needs ribbon. Only
thermal transfer media requires ribbon. Ribbon is not required with direct thermal media,
though it may be used to protect the printhead from abrasion. For more information, see
When
to Use Ribbon on page 16 .
Figure 17 shows the printer components that are mentioned in the ribbon loading procedure
and shows the path that the ribbon follows through the printer.
Figure 17 • Ribbon Path
Caution • Use ribbon that is wider than the thermal transfer media. If the printhead is not
protected by the ribbon, the resulting abrasion from the media may cause premature
printhead wear.
1 Top roller
2 Ribbon take-up spindle
3 Ribbon supply spindle
4 Ribbon dancer assembly upper roller (only on some models)
5 Ribbon dancer assembly lower roller (only on some models)
6 Ribbon guide roller
7 Platen roller (not shown)
8 Printhead lever (shown in the Closed position)
1 2 3
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8
6 4 5