When you run out of printable ribbon, your printer will report a Ribbon Out condition with the
Status
and
Media
indicators. This is part of the normal media usage cycle.
The printer's
Status
indicator will turn solid red and the
Media
indicator will be flashing red when the printer detects the ribbon is out.
Open the printer. Do not turn the printer OFF.
Observe a reflective ribbon (used to detect the end of the ribbon) is exposed on the underside of the ribbon cartridge or ribbon roll. The front ribbon/top roll is also full.
1 – Take-Up Ribbon Roll is Full
2 – End of Ribbon at the Reflective Ribbon Trailer
Remove the used Take-Up roll of ribbon and dispose of it properly. Keep the now empty lower Supply Ribbon core located towards the bottom/back of the ribbon carriage.
