Zebra Technologies R170XiTM - Manual (Page 39)

Printer Operation
Loading Ribbon
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Create a Ribbon Leader
A ribbon leader makes it easier to load and unload ribbon. Make a leader for your ribbon roll if
it does not already have one.
To make a ribbon leader, complete these steps:
1. Unroll the ribbon about 6 in. (15 cm).
2. Tear off a strip of labels and backing about 6 in. (15 cm) long from the label roll.
3. Peel a label from the backing.
4. Overlap the ribbon and the backing with the ribbon on top, and use the label to tape them
together. This serves as a ribbon leader (
Figure 18 ).
Figure 18 • Ribbon Leader
Load Ribbon
To load the ribbon, complete these steps:
1. See Figure 19 . Align the segments of the ribbon supply spindle.
Figure 19 • Ribbon Supply Spindle Segments
2. Place the roll of ribbon on the ribbon supply spindle, and push the core as far back as it
can go.
3. If the printhead is closed, open it using the printhead lever.