Datacard Group RL90 User Manual

Load Supplies

RP90 Plus E and RL90 User Guide

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Slide the door latch to the right 
and open the printer door.

Press the ink ribbon cartridge 
eject button to remove the 
orange cartridge.

Remove both used ribbon 
spools from the cartridge (if 
present).

Load the new roll of ink ribbon 
on the cartridge:

Put the full spool of ribbon 
on the orange supply 
spindle as shown.

Put the empty take-up 
spool on the black take-up 
spindle.

Align ribbon along the three 
ribbon guides.

Take up any slack by 
turning the supply knob 
clockwise. The supply knob 
must be pulled out slightly 
to turn. If slack cannot be 
removed, check that the 
supply and take-up spools 
are firmly seated on the 
spindles.

Replace the loaded ribbon cartridge in the printer until it clicks into 
position.

Close the printer door. 

Do not touch the printing 
surface of the ink ribbon. 
(Oils on hands will reduce 
printing quality.)

Place the cartridge on a 
smooth level surface when 
loading or reloading.

Keep unused ink ribbon 
in the original package until 
ready for use. 

Initialize the ink ribbon 
each time you remove and 
replace the ink ribbon 
cartridge. See 

 for information 

on storing ink ribbon.

 for more 

information about ink 
ribbon supply.