[74] Opening the guide plates

3Remove the trailing strip of the old tape (see Figure 75).

[75] Removing the trailing strip of the old tape

4Open the front side plate of the roll holder by unscrewing the green knurled nut and remove the old kernel.

Note: Clean the reinforcement knives before you put in a new roll. See ‘Clean the reinforcement knives’ on page 172 for more information.

How to insert a new tape roll

1Place the new roll and close the side plate. Make certain that the roll is placed with the holes to the back and the protection sheet to the front (see Figure 76).

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IBM TDS400 user manual Remove the trailing strip of the old tape see Figure