Loading Supplies in Your DuraLabel 4000

Overview

Get printing as quickly as possible with this guide to printer basics and loading supplies.

Like visuals? You can view the instructional tutorial here: DuraLabel 4000 User Guide

Printer Inside Parts

1. Label Supply Spindle
   1. Supply Shaft
   2. Label Stop Plates (2)
   3. Label Mount Slots (2)
2. LED Light
3. Ribbon Observing Window
4. Ribbon Rewind Wheel
5. Print Carriage
6. Locking Levers
7. Printer Cover
8. Thermal Print Head
9. Print Line Adjustment Gear
10. Label Guides
11. Label Sensor
12. Platen Roller

Supplies

IMPORTANT! Always turn OFF the power first! Always wait at least 5 seconds before turning the power back ON.

The ribbon and various printer media for the DuraLabel 4000 are optimized for compatibility and print quality. Only authorized supplies from Graphic Products will print correctly in the DuraLabel 4000.

Loading Label Supply

IMPORTANT! Always turn OFF the power first!

1. Open the printer cover by pressing the cover open buttons located on each side of the printer cover.
2. Place label supply onto the supply shaft. Assemble the label stop plates on each end of the supply shaft, centering the label supply using the measurements on the supply shaft.
3. With the label supply extending over the top, towards the front of the printer, place the loaded label supply spindle in the label mount slots at the back of the printer.
4. Press the locking levers inward and lift the print carriage up. Feed the end of the label supply under the print carriage and through the manual cutter module, leaving an inch or two of label supply visible outside of the printer.
5. Align the label guides to the edges of the label supply by sliding both label guides toward the label supply at the same time.
6. Close the print carriage by gently pressing down until it locks into place.

Printer Ribbon Parts

1. Printer Cover
2. Ribbon Rewind Core
3. Ribbon Observing Window
4. Ribbon Rewind Wheel
5. Ribbon Rewind Holders (A & B)
6. Locking Levers
7. Print Carriage (outlined)
8. Locking Levers
9. Ribbon Wheels (3)
10. Ribbon
11. Ribbon Holders (A & B)

Loading Ribbon

IMPORTANT! Always turn OFF the power first before loading supplies! Always wait at least 5 seconds before turning ON the power.

1. With the printer cover open, install one end of the ribbon rewind core onto ribbon rewind holder (B), located inside right. Install the other end of the ribbon rewind core onto ribbon rewind holder (A), located inside left. NOTE: Make sure to align the notch on the ribbon rewind core with the notch on ribbon rewind holder A. You may rotate the ribbon rewind wheel to help align the ribbon rewind core.
2. Press the locking levers inward and lift up on the print carriage.
3. Hold the ribbon so that the loose end of the ribbon falls to the rear of the printer, then install one end of the ribbon onto ribbon holder (B), located inside right; then install the other end of the ribbon onto ribbon holder (A), located inside left. NOTE: Make sure to align the notch on the ribbon core with the notch on ribbon holder A.
4. Extend the ribbon back over the “top” of the print carriage and, using a small piece of tape, adhere the ribbon onto the ribbon rewind core.
5. Rotate the center ribbon rewind wheel clockwise; toward the back of the printer to make the ribbon tight and smooth.
6. Close the print carriage until it gently snaps into place.
7. Close the printer cover.

More Support Options

If you have any questions about using your DuraLabel 4000 printer, get help from Graphic Products’ world-class support team by calling 800-788-5572 or visiting GraphicProducts.com. We’re here to help with all your labeling needs!