Datamax-O'Neil VMP SERIES User Guide - Manual (Page 7)

VMP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE
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Using the Ribbon
Ribbon Guidelines
In the event of a jam to or under the ribbon, replace
the ribbon immediately. If the jam continues, do not
remove the smear guards.
Installing the Ribbon
1. Remove the ribbon from its packaging.
2. Open the printer's cover.
3. Orient the printer so that you can access the ribbon,
as shown in Figure 3.
4. Remove the orange “Open Printer” label from the
locking lever (Figure 2), if applicable.
5. Slide the printhead away from the edge of the
printer (Figure 3).
6. Hold the ribbon by the flat handle (Figure 4).
7. Install the ribbon on the printhead (Figure 5). Verify
the ribbon is fully installed.
Figure 3 Figure 2
Open
Printer
label