AMT Datasouth Fastmark 4000 User Manual
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User's Guide 17
6. Place the Ribbon Take-up core on the Ribbon Take-Up Spindle located towards the
front of the printer.
7. Slide both cores completely towards the center of the printer.
8. Route the ribbon under the print mechanism.
9. Important: Route ribbon under and around back of Ribbon Take-Up Core before
attaching using tape or adhesive leader.
10. Tighten ribbon by manually rotating the Take-up Core counter-clockwise.
Figure 12 - Ribbon Routing
11. Important: To ensure proper ribbon operation complete the following checklist:
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Ribbon is wound ink in and feeding off the top of the Ribbon Supply Roll.
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Ribbon is re-wound on Take Up Roll from the bottom.
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Ribbon is routed above the Upper Media Sensor Arm. Only the media should
be below this arm.
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When properly loaded both the Ribbon Supply and Ribbon Take-Up Rolls will
be rotating counterclockwise as shown on the Ribbon Routing picture.
Front of Printer
Ribbon Take-Up Roll
Ribbon Supply Spindle
Ribbon Take-Up Spindle
Ribbon Supply Roll