Rice Lake Datamax-ONeil I-4212e Mark II - Manual - Manual (Page 18)

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Ribbon is required with thermal transfer media. It is recommended that the width of the ribbon be
slightly wider than the media being used. The printer can use either ribbons with the ‘coating side
in’ or ribbons with the ‘coating side out’. To load:
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• Using a ribbon that is slightly wider than your media (and liner, if any) will help protect against
printhead wear.
• The ‘Media Type’ setting within the printer’s setup must be set to ‘Thermal Transfer’ to print
using ribbon. This can be accomplished via the NETira CT configuration Utility (see section 3.3);
or via the printers menu system (see section 4.5).
1. Open the media cover. Rotate and unlock the Printhead Latch and raise the Printhead Assembly.
 Printhead Latch
 Printhead Assembly
2. Slide the Ribbon Roll onto the Ribbon Supply Hub until it rests against the flange. Ensure the
ribbon unwinds in the correct direction (see Ribbon Routing). The illustrations below depict the
proper orientation.
C.S.I Coated Side In Ribbon
C.S.O Coated Side Out Ribbon
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Directional Arrows near the Ribbon Supply Hub indicate the correct ribbon route. Ribbon types
are available with the ink (coating) layer wound ‘in’ or ‘out’. Ensure the inked side of the
ribbon faces the media and NOT the printhead.