2. PRINTER SETUP
ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33089
2.3 Loading Supplies
E2-11
2.3.2 Loading the Ribbon
(Cont.)
3.
Slide the Ribbon Stoppers along the Ribbon Shafts to a position where
the ribbon is centred when fitted.
4.
Lower the Print Head Block and set the Ribbon Shaft Holder Plate
aligning its holes with the Ribbon Shafts.
5.
Take up any slack in the ribbon. Wind the leading tape onto the
ribbon take-up roll until the ink ribbon can be seen from the front of
the printer.
6.
Turn the Head Lever to
Lock
position to close the Print Head.
7.
Close the Top Cover.
Auto Ribbon Saving Mode
When the optional Ribbon Saving Module (B-EX904-R-QM-R) is
installed, it is possible to reduce ribbon loss by stopping the ribbon feed
for non-print areas. To activate the ribbon save, at least the following
non-print area is required:
203 dpi mode
Print speed
3 ips
6 ips
10 ips 12 ips 14 ips
Min. non-print area
20
20
35
60
75
305 dpi model
Print speed
3 ips
5 ips
8 ips 10 ips 12 ips
14 ips
Min.
non-print
area 20 20 25 35 60 75
Ribbon Shaft
Holder Plate
(mm)
(mm)
