Paxar 9474 - Manual (Page 28)

3. Grasp the tab on the ribbon roll adapter and pull it out until
the adapter locks into the extended position as shown.
4. Pull the ribbon spool holders off. Remove the old ribbon (if
there is one).
5. Be sure the thermal supply indicator is pointing upward as
shown.
Turn the thermal supply indicator to the right
only if you are going to use thermal direct
supplies (no ribbon).
6. Load a new ribbon onto the lower spool shaft so the ribbon
unwinds clockwise.
Thermal
Supply
Indicator
Ribbon
Spool
Holder
Tab
Loading a Ribbon 3-3