9.Fit the plastic ribbon guide onto the metal pins on each side of the print head, as shown below. The smaller end of the guide should be on top, with its angled edge toward the platen. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to remove any slack in the ribbon.

10.Slide the print head from side to side to make sure that it moves smoothly and that the ribbon is not twisted or creased.

11. Close the printer’s top cover.

Maintaining and Transporting the Printer

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