Loading Supplies in Your DuraLabel Bronco

Overview

DuraLabel supplies and DuraLabel Bronco printers have been optimized for compatibility and print quality. Use only DuraLabel supplies from Graphic Products with your Bronco. 

You need two supplies to print: the printing ribbon, or “ink,” and the label stock, or “vinyl.” To open your Bronco and load supplies, start by raising Bronco’s lid, lifting at the front edge, above the cutter opening. You can also gently pull the cutter mechanism forward to lower it out of the way.

Prefer video instructions? You can watch the tutorial here: How to Load Supplies in a DuraLabel Bronco

Loading Ribbon

Ribbon comes in a roll, which fits underneath the print carriage. When printing, Bronco will transfer colored resin from the ribbon onto your label stock, with the used ribbon collecting on a take-up core above the print carriage for later disposal.

1. Start with an empty rewind core. Fit one end of the core onto the green spring-loaded holder on the top of the print head carriage. Then, fit the other end of the ribbon core onto the wheeled holder. Turn the take-up core or holder by hand, until the tab on the holder locks into the notch in the core.
2. Then, press the two green carriage release tabs. The print head carriage will spring upward.
3. Hold the new roll of ribbon so the loose end falls to the rear of the printer. Fit one end of the ribbon core onto the green spring-loaded holder on the underside of the print head carriage. Then, fit the other end of the ribbon core onto the geared holder. Turn the ribbon core by hand until the tab on the holder locks into the notch in the core.
4. Pull the loose end of the ribbon up and around the print head carriage and use a small piece of label stock or tape to secure the end of the ribbon to the top of the empty rewind core.
5. Pull the ribbon snug by turning the green take-up wheel.

Loading Label Stock

Fresh label stock comes in a roll with plastic end caps on each side. The material typically has a glossy print surface on one side, and a disposable paper backing on the other side. When printing, Bronco will feed some of the label stock from its roll and cut off the printed label.

1. If you haven’t already done so, raise the print head carriage by pressing the two green carriage release tabs.
2. Place the roll of label stock onto the supply spindle. For narrow rolls of label stock, use the two fixing tabs to keep the supply roughly centered.
3. With the label stock unrolling from the top of the roll and feeding toward the print head carriage, rest the supply spindle into its slots in your Bronco.
4. Feed the end of the label supply under the print carriage, threading it between and beneath the green adjustable label guides, and over the top of the rubber roller near the cutter module.
5. Slide the green adjustable label guides together to keep the label stock centered, but not so tight as to bend or wrinkle the label stock.
6. Close the print head carriage by pressing it down into place, and then close Bronco’s lid.

More Support Options

If you have any questions about using your DuraLabel Bronco 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!