Zebra HW46211 User Manual

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110XiIIIPlus Maintenance Manual

13185L-002 Rev. A 1/24/06

Section 2

Operations Overview

Load Ribbon

To load ribbon, refer to 

 and follow the procedure below.

3. Open the printhead.

4. Tear off a strip of 

media (labels and 
liner) about 6–12 in. 
(15–31 cm) long from 
the roll. Peel off a 
label from this strip. 
Apply half of this label 
to the end of the strip 
and the other half to 
the end of the ribbon. 
This half acts as a 
ribbon leader.

5. Thread the ribbon (with leader, if used) as shown in 

Figure 2-13

 without creasing or 

wrinkling it.

6. Place the ribbon with leader around the ribbon take-up spindle and wind 

counterclockwise for several turns.

Note • Use ribbon that is at least as wide as the media. The smooth liner of the 
ribbon protects the printhead from wear and premature failure due to excessive 
abrasion. When printing in Direct Thermal Mode, ribbon is not used and should 
not be loaded in the printer.

1. Align the segments of the ribbon supply 

spindle as shown.

2. Place the ribbon roll on the ribbon supply 

spindle.

Note • Ensure that the core is pushed up against the stop on the ribbon supply 
spindle and that the ribbon is aligned squarely with its core. If this is not done, 
the ribbon may not cover the printhead entirely on the inside, exposing print 
elements to potentially damaging contact with the media.

Note • (Optional) To make ribbon loading and unloading easier, make a leader 
for your ribbon roll if it doesn’t already have one.

Ribbon

Label

Strip of Liner
6–12 in.
(15–31 cm) long