Paxar 9474 - Manual (Page 29)

7. Guide the new ribbon around the rollers on the ribbon roll
adapter as shown. Slide the upper spool onto the upper
spool shaft.
8. Slide the ribbon spool holders against the spools.
9. Turn the upper ribbon spool clockwise to add a slight tension
to the ribbon. Make sure the ribbon is tight but not
wrinkled or bunched.
To help slide the ribbon roll adapter in or out,
it may be necessary to increase or relax
tension on the ribbon by turning the spools.
10. Slide the ribbon roll adapter in against the back wall of the
printer.
11. Turn the upper ribbon spool clockwise until the black part of
the ribbon is past the print head.
12. If the printer has supplies loaded, slide the supply up to the
feed mark. Make sure the ribbon is correctly positioned.
13. Turn the printhead lever to the right to move the printhead
against the ribbon and the supply.
14. Close the front cover.
Ribbon
Leader
Rollers
3-4 Loading a Ribbon