Paxar 9474 - Manual (Page 26)

L O A D I N G A R I B B O N
3
This chapter tells you how to load a ribbon roll on machines
equipped with a ribbon roll adapter. If your machine uses ribbon
cassettes, see "Loading the Ribbon Cassette".
There are two types of supplies:
Thermal Direct specially treated thermal supplies that don’t
use a ribbon for printing.
Thermal Transfer standard supplies that require a ribbon for
printing.
DO NOT load a ribbon when printing on thermal direct supplies.
When installing a ribbon roll or cassette, remember
◆ Ribbons may catch on supplies left in place while you load
the adapter.
◆ Supplies can misalign the ribbon as you move the supply
up to the feed mark.
Loading a Ribbon 3-1