Overview

DuraLabel ribbon and vinyl supplies have been optimized for compatibility and print quality. Only authorized DuraLabel supplies from DuraLabel will print correctly in the DuraLabel 9000 printer.

Like visuals? You can view a step-by-step tutorial of the following steps here: DuraLabel 9000 User Guide

Prefer video instructions? You can watch the tutorial here: How to: Loading Supply in DuraLabel 9000

Printer Parts

1. Media Sensor (green)
2. Printed Label Opening
3. Print Head
4. Platen Roller (black)
5. Print Head Mechanism
6. Print Head Release Lever (green)
7. Adjustable Media Guides (white)
8. Media Guide Bar (metal)
9. Supply Bar
10. Supply Guides
11. Adjustable Pressure Knobs (green)
12. Printer Cover

Supplies

The DuraLabel 9000 ribbon and other media have been optimized for compatibility and print quality. Only authorized supplies from DuraLabel will print correctly in the DuraLabel 9000.

Loading Vinyl Supply

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

1. Open the printer cover by lifting up on the handle.
2. Push the green print head release lever to pop up the print head mechanism.
3. Remove and set aside the outside supply guide from the supply bar.
4. Adjust the inside supply guide to cover the number corresponding to the size of label supply being loaded (see photo below).
5. Place the label supply onto the supply bar. NOTE: Label supply should roll over the top and toward the front of the printer.
6. Fit the outside supply guide onto the label bar, against the label supply but with enough room for the label supply to rotate with ease.
7. Pull the leading edge of the label supply and thread it under the media guide bar and through the adjustable media guides.
8. Pull the label supply over the black platen roller and through the printed label opening. NOTE: Make sure the label supply threads under the green media sensor, located under the print head.
9. Move the adjustable media guides to fit the width of the label supply, securing the label supply in place.

Printer Ribbon Parts

1. Ribbon Rewind Spindle (front)
2. Ribbon Guides
3. Ribbon Sensor (black)
4. Print Head Release Lever (green)
5. Print Head Mechanism
6. Ribbon Spindle (back)

Loading Ribbon

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

1. Set ribbon spindle guides based on loaded ribbon size.
   1. For 2.33" ribbon, move each ribbon guide to the line indicated on the ribbon spindle and tighten the screw on the top of each ribbon guide.
   2. For 8.66" ribbon, move the ribbon guides against the inside printer wall.
2. Slide an empty supply core onto the front ribbon rewind spindle. NOTE: Make sure the empty supply core is flush against the ribbon guide.
3. Slide a ribbon supply roll onto the ribbon spindle, flush against ribbon guide, with the leading edge hanging down toward the back of printer.
4. Pull the leading edge of the ribbon supply toward the back of the printer to provide enough ribbon to go through the printer.
5. Pull it down and thread it underneath the print head mechanism and above the ribbon sensor (black bar above green media sensor).
6. Tape the end of the ribbon supply to the front of the empty supply core.
7. Roll the ribbon rewind spindle clockwise a few times toward the back of the printer to tighten the ribbon and remove flaws and fingerprints.
8. Press down to close, with a hand on each side of the print head mechanism. NOTE: Make sure the print head release lever latches closed.
9. Close the printer cover.
10. Turn the printer ON.

More Support Options

If you have any questions about using your DuraLabel 9000 printer, get help from DuraLabel' world-class support team by calling 800-788-5572 or visiting DuraLabel.com. We're here to help with all your labeling needs!