Loading Ribbon
The OKIPOS X400 thermal transfer printer transfers ink from a ribbon to
the label to produce an image.
1. Lift the top cover.
2. Press the two print head releases down to unlock the
print head
m
odule and expose the ribbon supply spindles.
3. Unwrap the new ribbon and unwind 4" from the roll. The end of the
ribbon is attached to a take-up core.
4. Observe the notches on both end of the supply core and the take-up
core. These notches
m
ust fit on the corresponding nibs on both the
supply and take-up spindles.
5. Roll several turns of ribbon on the take-up core. The
coated side of
the ribbon
must be on the outside of the take-up roll.
6. Place the left notch of the take-up core into the nib of left take-up
spindle.
7. Place the right notch of the take-up core into the nib of right take-up
spindle.
8. Pull the ribbon down, over the print head and insert the supply core
onto t
h
e left supply spindle, making sure the notches in the core fit
over the nibs.
9. Place the right end of the supply core into the right spindle, lining
up the notches with the spindle nibs.
Note
M
ake sure the (coated) dull side of the ribbon is to the outside
where the ink will be in contact with the label media.
10. Turn the take-up spindle to pull the ribbon over the print head
without an
y
slack. Check to make sure there are no ribbon wrinkles.
11. Lower the print head and press it firmly until it locks closed on both
sides.
12. Close the top cover.
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