Movie: How to load the Ribbon
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Press the tabs on both sides of the printer, and then lift the Roll Compartment Cover.
![Open Cover Open Cover](/g/b/img/faqend/faqp00100454_001/gb/en/2356992/cover_open.gif)
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Use one of the following paper cores:
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For 25.4 mm (1") and 12.7 mm (0.5") paper cores with notches, you do not need to install the ribbon spindles.
![Paper cores with notches Paper cores with notches](/g/b/img/faqend/faqp00100454_001/gb/en/2357028/ribbon2.gif)
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For 25.4 mm (1") paper core without notches, insert the ribbon spindles into the paper core and ribbon.
![Paper cores without notches Paper cores without notches](/g/b/img/faqend/faqp00100454_001/gb/en/2357029/ribbon1.gif)
Follow these directions when installing the ribbon spindle.
![Ribbon spindle Ribbon spindle](/g/b/img/faqend/faqp00100454_001/gb/en/2357030/spindle.gif)
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Insert the right side of the Ribbon Rewind Spindle (marked "R") into the Ribbon Rewind Hub. Then, insert the left side of the Ribbon Rewind Spindle into the hole on the left side of the Ribbon Rewind Hub. (a.)
Insert the right side of the Ribbon Supply Spindle (marked "R") into the Ribbon Supply Hub. Then, insert the left side of the Ribbon Supply Spindle into the hole on the left side of the Ribbon Supply Hub. (b.)
![Insert Ribbon spindles Insert Ribbon spindles](/g/b/img/faqend/faqp00100454_001/gb/en/2356995/loadribbon_03.gif)
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Thread the ribbon through the Print Head and adhere the leader of the ribbon onto the Ribbon Rewind Paper Core.
![Tread ribbon Tread ribbon](/g/b/img/faqend/faqp00100454_001/gb/en/2356996/loadribbon_04.gif)
Do not dispose of the Ribbon Rewind Paper Core when replacing the ribbon roll. This part is necessary for the ribbon roll replacement.
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Using the Ribbon Rewind Gear, rotate the Ribbon Rewind Hub until the ribbon plastic leader is thoroughly wound and the black section of the ribbon covers the Print Head.
![Rotate Ribbon Rewind Hub Rotate Ribbon Rewind Hub](/g/b/img/faqend/faqp00100454_001/gb/en/2356997/loadribbon_05.gif)
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Gently press down on both sides of the Roll Compartment Cover to close it.