Datacard Group SP Series - Manual (Page 23)

Getting started
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User’s Guide for Express™ and Select™ Class Printers
Load the print ribbon
1 If used print ribbon is in the printer, remove the used ribbon and used ribbon spool
from the ribbon cartridge shafts.
The print ribbon has a negative image of the information printed on the card.
Dispose of print ribbon according to your policy for protecting the data that might
be visible on it.
2 Unwrap the new print ribbon.
3 Slide the full supply roll onto the left ribbon cartridge shaft (see Figure 2-9 ).
4 Slide the empty take-up ribbon spool onto the right ribbon cartridge shaft. Leave
very little slack in the ribbon between the ribbon cartridge shafts (see
Figure 2-9 ).
Figure 2-9: Load new print ribbon on the ribbon cartridge
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Replace the print ribbon cartridge
1 Place the ribbon cartridge onto the ribbon cartridge supports, and press down until
it clicks into place (see
Figure 2-10 ).
Figure 2-10: Replace the print ribbon cartridge
2 Close the swing arm, pressing it down until the push latch clicks into place.
3 Close the cover.
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Ribbon take-up Ribbon supply
Ribbon take-up Print ribbon supply