AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 Manual
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REPLACING THE RIBBON (NO PAPER IN THE PRINTER)
1. Turn the printer OFF.
2. Four small grooves are embossed on each side of the printer cover. Push down on one or
both of these areas until the printer cover tilts up, then lift the cover completely off.
3. Push down on the right side of the ribbon cartridge where it is marked “PUSH”. Remove the
cartridge.
4. Install the new cartridge. Be sure the cartridge is inserted firmly to prevent weak or irregular
printing. The cartridge must be properly seated and aligned for best printing
5. Turn the cartridge “knob” (marked by an arrow) clockwise to take up slack.
6. Replace the cover.
7. Replace the paper.
REPLACING THE RIBBON (WITH PAPER IN THE PRINTER)
1. It is possible to insert the ribbon cartridge if there is already paper in the printer.
2. Hold the cartridge at each end with thumb and forefinger and slide it over the paper and into
the printer compartment.
Be sure the paper goes between the ribbon cartridge and the ink ribbon. If you get ribbon ink on
the printer case, wipe it off immediately as once it dries it is difficult to remove.