Zebra Technologies R170XiTM - Manual (Page 43)

Printer Operation
Loading Ribbon
23063L-003 Rev. 2 12/23/04 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 31
Remove Used Ribbon
When the ribbon has run out or must be changed, remove the used ribbon from the take-up
spindle (
Figure 24 ).
Figure 24 • Ribbon Take-Up Spindle
To remove used ribbon, complete these steps:
1. Open the printhead.
2. Has the ribbon run out?
3. While holding the ribbon take-up spindle, turn the ribbon release knob clockwise until it
stops.
The ribbon release bars pivot down, easing the spindle’s grip on the used ribbon.
4. Slide the used ribbon off of the ribbon take-up spindle.
5. Align the arrow on the ribbon take-up spindle knob with the notch in the ribbon take-up
spindle.
1 Used ribbon
2 Ribbon take-up spindle
3 Ribbon release bars
4 Notch in ribbon take-up spindle
5 Arrow on ribbon take-up spindle
6 Ribbon release knob
1 2
3
4
5
6
If the ribbon... Then
Ran out Continue with the next step.
Did not run out Tear or cut the ribbon as close to the ribbon take-up spindle
as possible.
Caution • Do not cut through the ribbon that is on the
take-up spindle because you may damage the spindle.
Use the ribbon release knob to slide the ribbon off of the
spindle.