Zebra Technologies 105SL User Manual

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105SL User Guide
6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8
Printer Setup
Ribbon
5.
Observe the results. Did the ribbon leave a mark on the paper?
If the ribbon...
Then...
Left a mark on the paper
The ribbon is coated on the outer surface.
Did not leave a mark on 
the paper
The ribbon is likely coated on the inner surface. 
a.
Flip the ribbon over on the paper so the inner side of the 
ribbon comes in contact with the paper.
b.
Scratch the outer surface of the unrolled ribbon with 
your fingernail.
c.
Lift the ribbon from the paper.
d.
Observe the results again. The ribbon should have left a 
mark on the paper. If not, repeat the test, starting with 
the first side again. You may need to scratch the surface 
of the ribbon harder.