Rice Lake Datamax M-Class Mark II User Manual
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Chapter 2 - Printer Setup
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Ribbon is required with thermal transfer media. It is recommended that the width of the ribbon be
slightly wider than the media being used. The printer can use either ribbons with the ‘coating side
in’ or ribbons with the ‘coating side out’. To load:
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Using a ribbon that is slightly wider than your media (and liner, if any) will help protect against
printhead wear.
1. Open the media cover.
Press in on the Printhead
Latch and raise the
printhead assembly.
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Printhead Latch
2. Slide the Ribbon Roll onto the Ribbon Supply Hub until it rests against the hub’s flange. Ensure
the ribbon unwinds in the correct direction (see Ribbon Routing). The illustrations here depict a
‘Coated Side In’ ribbon.
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Ink Side (CSO Ribbon)
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