Zebra Technologies Z4Mplus - Manual (Page 62)

Operations
Load Ribbon 54
13163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06
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 21 . Use this setting for
most applications.
• 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 21 . Use this setting when
using a narrow ribbon or if normal tension hampers ribbon movement.
Figure 21 • 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.
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Normal Position (Spindle End Cap Extended)
2
Low-Tension Position (Spindle End Cap Retracted)
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