Changing the Ribbon

11 - LT Series Operations Manual

LT Series time stamps use a silk ribbon for long-lasting, high-quality imprints. To avoid damaging the unit, use only a #20-S ribbon.

To change the ribbon:

2.Remove the top cover. Remove the frame locking pin and lift the top frame (as described on Page 6, Figure 2).

3.Pull the front spool plunger knob (Figure 8, Number 1) away from unit. While holding the knob, slide the ribbon to the left and out.

4.Release the spool plunger knob.

5.Repeat steps 3 and 4 with rear spool plunger knob. Remove and discard the used ribbon.

6.Pull the front plunger knob out and position the new ribbon as shown in Figure 8. Align the spool with the posts on the ribbon spindle shaft and

the spool plunger (Figure 8, Numbers	Figure 8
2 and 1).

7.Release the spool plunger knob.

8.Repeat steps 6 and 7 with the rear spool plunger knob.

9.Close the top frame and install the locking pin. Install the top cover.

10.Connect the power source.

11.Make a sample registration. Reset the type wheels (Setting the Type Wheels, Page 6) and the digital display (Setting the Digital Display, Page 7).