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Installing ribbon – Datamax-O'Neil Performance series User Guide User Manual

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3 | Connections and Setup

Performance Series User’s Guide

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Installing Ribbon

For thermal transfer printing, ribbon must be installed. The ribbon should be slightly
wider than the print media being used to ensure proper coverage.

1. Open the media cover.

2. Rotate the printhead latch lever clockwise to unlock and raise the printhead

carriage assembly.

Figure: 3 - 18 Printhead Latch Lever

3. Slide the ribbon core over the ribbon supply hub until the core is centered on the

hub.