Avery Dennison Monarch 9860 Operator Handbook - Manual (Page 22)

12. Remove any slack in the ribbon by turning the take-up reel
clockwise.
13. Hold the printhead assembly by the printhead tab while
pressing down on the printhead release.
14. Close the printhead by pressing down on the thumb well until
you hear it click into place. Close the cover.
U s i n g a H i g h E n e r g y R i b b o n
High energy ribbon is an option for this printer. It enables you to
print on high energy (TUFF-MARK®) supplies.
When you select high energy ribbon for the printer setting, you
are setting the printer to a higher printing temperature. Select
this setting only after you have loaded a high energy ribbon and
supply or it may damage your printhead. Select a high energy
ribbon every time you turn on the printer.
Thumb Well
3-4 Loading Ribbon