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Make sure the ribbon cartridge is installed and paper is loaded.
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Turn the printer Off.
Note: Use the Start/Stop button for this purpose.
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Open the ribbon access cover.
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Manually slide the printhead carriage all the way to the left until it stops.
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Close the ribbon access cover.
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Press and hold the Tear Off and Load/Unload buttons.
Note: Orange power LED should be visible.
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With the buttons held down, simultaneously turn the printer On.
Note: Use the Start/Stop button for this purpose.
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Release the buttons after observing printhead movement.
Note: You will see the control panel lights blink several times before the printhead moves one last time.