Rice Lake Zebra GK420t - Manual (Page 26)

Getting Started
Loading Transfer Ribbon 14
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Loading Transfer Ribbon
Transfer ribbons come in several varieties and in some cases colors to match y our application
needs. Zebra brand transfer ribbons are specifically designed for y our printer and Zebra brand
media. Using non-Zebra brand or media or ribbon not approved for use in your Zebra printer
may damage your printer or printhead.
• The media and ribbon types should be matched to provide y ou with optimal print results.
• Alway s use ribbon that is wider than the media to protect the printhead from wear.
• For direct thermal printing, do not load ribbon in the printer.
Your printer needs to use Zebra Uni-Ribbons (universal ribbon). Uni-Ribbons have a ribbon
out trailer (reflector) to stop printing when empty. Zebra Uni-Ribbons will work on older
model Zebra desktop printers too.
Uni-Ribbons are identified with a color coded leader.
• Blue - Performance Wax (5319)
• Silver - Premium Wax/Resin (3200)
• Gold - Performance Resin (5095) for sy nthetics (6 ips max. speed)
and coated paper (4 ips max. speed)
• Red - Premium Resin (5100) for synthetics (4 ips max. speed)
Before following these steps, prepare the ribbon by removing its wrapping and pulling its
adhesive strip free.
See Ribbon Overview on page 32 for more information on ribbon use.
Notch
Adhesive Strip
Right Side
(printer and roll)