4Precautions to take when replacing the ribbon

Take the following precautions when inserting a new ribbon cassette.

Install the ribbon cassette so that the ribbon is between the print head and the ribbon mask (see the figure on the left). Printing will not come out properly if the ribbon is placed behind the ribbon mask (see the figure on the right).

Print head

Print head

Ribbon mask

Ribbon mask

Ribbon

Ribbon

5 Turn the knob of the ribbon cassette in the direction of the arrow to tighten the ribbon.

6 Replace the cover by fitting the plugs at both sides of the cover into the holes located on the unit of the body, and while pulling the cover toward yourself, push down.

Knob

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Lathem 7000E manual Precautions to take when replacing the ribbon