Lathem 1200 Series user manual Changing the Ribbon

1200 Series User’s Manual

Changing the Ribbon

Lathem time recorders have self-reversing ribbons. With normal use, a ribbon should last for many months or even years….and

when the time comes, it is easy to change.

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1.Remove the top cover and raise type section (see “Raise the type section” on page 3.)

2.Remove the cotter pins 4.1 that retain the ribbon spools and slide off old spools.

3.Lift ribbon hold-down guide 4.2 – use pencil to support in up position.

4.Remove ribbon and replace with new Lathem ribbon. Make sure the ribbon feeds from bottom of spools and runs BETWEEN reversing fingers 4.3, the red side aligned with date wheel(s).

5.Install cotter pins, remove pencil, and lower type section into place.

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