1. place an empty paper core on the ribbon rewind spindle.
2. install the ribbon on the ribbon supply spindle.
3. disengage the printer carriage.
4. pull the ribbon leader to the front from beneath the printer carriage. attach the ribbon leader to the ribbon rewind paper core.
5. rotate the ribbon rewind roller until the ribbon leader is thoroughly, firmly encompassed by the black section of the ribbon.
6. engage the printer carriage.
7. close the printer cover and press the feed button until the green on-line led illuminates.

figure 9. placement of ribbon supply roll
1. printer carriage release lever
2. ribbon supply spindle
3. ribbon rewind spindle
4. thermal transfer ribbon

figure 10. installation of label stock and thermal transfer ribbon