Ribbon Loading; Ribbon Loading Instructions - HP DMXTM 400/430 Operator's Manual

1.7

Ribbon Loading

In thermal-transfer mode, ribbons must be attached to the Take-up
Hub. The ribbon can be wound directly on to the hub and held with
a clasp, or a used ribbon core can be placed on the hub.

1.7.1 Ribbon Loading Instructions

1. Disengage the Printhead by rotating the Head-Lift Lever
counterclockwise to the 'up' position.
2. Slide the Ribbon on to the Ribbon Supply Hub. Route the
ribbon, (see Figure 1-8), and attach the ribbon to the Ribbon
Take-up Hub.
3. Engage the Printhead by rotating the Head-Lift Lever clockwise
and locking it in the 'down' position.
DMX 400/430 Operator's Manual
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Figure 1-8 Ribbon Loading
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