Zebra S4M - Manual (Page 48)

Operations
Load Ribbon 42
13290L-001 Rev. A S4M User Guide 10/21/05
To load ribbon, complete these steps:
1. Set the ribbon supply spindle for normal or low tension.
• To place the ribbon supply spindle in the normal position, firmly pull out the spindle
end cap until it extends and clicks in place, as shown in
Figure 20 .
• To place the ribbon supply spindle in the low-tension position, firmly push in the end
cap until it retracts and clicks in place, as shown in
Figure 20 .
Figure 20 • Ribbon Spindle—Normal and Low Tension
2. Press the printhead release latch to open the printhead assembly. Lift the printhead until it
latches open.
3. Orient the ribbon with the loose end unrolling clockwise.
1 Normal Position (Spindle End Cap Extended)
2 Low-Tension Position (Spindle End Cap Retracted)
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