TOP > Loading Media and Ribbon > When to Replace Media and Ribbon > Conditions That Trigger Ribbon End (Thermal Transfer Only) Conditions That Trigger Ribbon End (Thermal Transfer Only) Ribbon end error is detected by the ribbon sensor in the ribbon supply spindle. Ribbon end error occurs when the product detects that the ribbon in the ribbon supply spindle has not moved (rolled) more than 15 mm (0.59") after feeding the media. Related Topics Operations When Errors Occur Error Message 1009 (Ribbon End) Back to top