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# BIXOLON XD5-40

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Complete the **printer** **setup** and **print** **configuration** in order.
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## I. Printer Setup

1. Attach the **holder** to the **1-inch core** and **ribbon**.\
   (If you’re using a 0.5-inch core, you can skip the holder and load the ribbon directly.)

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2. Press the **buttons** on both sides of the printer to open the cover.

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3. Pull the **lever** forward to raise the ribbon spool.

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4. Load the **label paper** between the media holders.

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5. Check the **direction of the ribbon** and then attach it to the ribbon spool.

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6. Install the core with the holder attached.

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7. Secure the ribbon with tape and wind it slightly to ensure it lays flat.

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8. Close the printer cover and connect the power cable.

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9. Once the printer is powered on, wait for the orange light to turn **green**.

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10. Press the **FEED** **button** to check if the labels feed correctly.

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## II. Print Configuration

Once printer setup is complete, select your preferred printing method and continue to the next step.

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[Desktop Printing](/docs/resources/guides/bixolon-xd5-40/desktop-printing.md)
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[Mobile Printing](/docs/resources/guides/bixolon-xd5-40/mobile-printing.md)
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