
77259L Rev. 4 12/16/03 Z4M/Z6M Maintenance Manual Page 2-5
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To place this spindle in the "normal" position, firmly pull out the spindle end segment
(plastic part only) until it clicks into place as shown in Figure 2-2. To place the spindle in
the "low tension" position, firmly push in the spindle end segment until it clicks into place.
Refer to Figure 2-2.
1. Press the printhead open lever. The printhead assembly springs up.
2. Push the ribbon roll completely onto the ribbon supply spindle.
3. Pull the end of the ribbon over the ribbon sensor, under the printhead assembly, and
out the front of the printer.
4. Close the printhead assembly, keeping the ribbon snug and free of wrinkles and in
line with the guide mark near the left edge of the ribbon guide plate.
5. Wind the ribbon clockwise onto the ribbon take-up spindle.
Figure 2-2. Ribbon Loading
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1. Break the ribbon between the ribbon guide plate and the ribbon take-up spindle.
2. While turning the ribbon take-up spindle release knob counterclockwise, squeeze
the ribbon against the ribbon take-up spindle tension blades.
3. When the tension blades collapse into the ribbon take-up spindle, hold the release
knob and rotate the used ribbon toward the rear of the printer. Then, slide off the
ribbon.
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Tear-Off Mode
Refer to Figure 2-3.
1. Press the printhead open lever. The printhead assembly springs up.
2. Flip down the media supply guide.
Ribbon
Supply Spindle
Ribbon Take-up Spindle
Printhead Open Lever
Ribbon
Guide Plate
Ribbon
Sensor
Spindle End Cap
Retracted
Spindle End Cap
Extended
Normal Position
Low Tension Position
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