AMT Datasouth Fastmark 400 - Manual (Page 14)

User's Guide 13
3. Raise the printhead module to the vertical position.
4. Verify that the Supply Core and the Take-up Core have two slots on the left side of the ribbon
core when the ribbon is positioned to go into the printer. These notches will be inserted into
the notches on the Left Ribbon Holders.
Note: The notches are the drive mechanism for the ribbon. If the slots in the core are not
present or if they are in the wrong position, contact your ribbon supplier to obtain a
correct ribbon.
Figure 7 - Ribbon Core Notch Location
Notch