One thing to point out is that this model uses ribbon with eyelets near the ends to trigger the automatic ribbon reverse. Many brands of universal ribbon include the eyelets but there are some that don't, so make sure the eyelets are mentioned in the description when ordering individual ribbon for this model. Eyelets can be added with an eyelet punch, or in a pinch you can tie knots near the ends, but it would be easiest to order ribbon that already has the eyelets.