Agilent Technologies Computer Accessories G5404B User Manual

G5404B Microplate Labeler Media Loading Guide  
This guide describes how to load the labels and ribbon  
in the printer on the G5404B Microplate Labeler.  
Slide the new ribbon roll onto the hub until it is  
flush against the printer. Ensure the ribbon feeds  
clockwise with the coating facing downward when  
being unwound.  
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b While firmly holding the hub, turn the green knob  
counterclockwise  
to expand the hub and  
secure the ribbon roll.  
2 Turn the printhead lever (2) counterclockwise to lift  
the printhead, and then guide the ribbon under and  
around the printhead.  
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WARNING The printhead can be hot after use. Allow  
the printhead to cool before loading the ribbon.  
Before you begin  
Ensure that you have the G5404B Microplate Labeler  
Media Kit from Agilent Technologies. The kit contains a  
one-to-one quantity of thermal transfer ribbon and  
labels so that you can replace them at the same time.  
The kit also contains a pen for cleaning the printhead.  
If you are replacing used ribbon and labels, see the  
G5404B Microplate Labeler User Guide for the cleaning  
procedure before you continue.  
CAUTION Do not touch the protective glass layer of the  
printhead with your fingers. A dirty printhead will result in a poor  
print image.  
3 Feed the ribbon onto an empty core on the take-up  
hub (3) as follows:  
a While firmly holding the take-up hub, turn the  
Open the printer cover to gain access for loading the  
labels and ribbon.  
green knob clockwise  
to contract the hub.  
Slide an empty ribbon core onto the hub until it is  
flush against the printer.  
Loading the ribbon  
1
b While firmly holding the hub, turn the green knob  
counterclockwise  
to expand the hub and  
secure the empty ribbon core.  
c Guide the ribbon under and then over the take-up  
hub so that it winds counterclockwise.  
3
Use adhesive tape to secure the end of the ribbon  
to the ribbon core. Make sure the edge of the  
ribbon is flush with the core against the printer.  
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4 Turn the ribbon take-up hub (3) counterclockwise to  
smooth out the ribbon slack.  
If you are also loading labels, continue to the next  
procedure. If you are finished loading all media, turn  
the printhead lever (2) clockwise to lower the printhead.  
Loading the printer labels  
You load the labels in three basic steps:  
Step For this task…  
To load new ribbon:  
1 Install the new ribbon roll on the supply hub (1) as  
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2
3
Install the label roll on the roll retainer.  
Feed the label strip under the printhead.  
Secure the label strip to the rewinder.  
follows:  
a While firmly holding the supply hub, turn the  
green knob clockwise  
to contract the hub.  
G5404-90002 September 2009  
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