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Maintenance
3.1 Periodic Inspection
Check the following items periodically, and replace parts, if necessary:
Character printing
Are recorded lines or printed characters clear, not blurred?
To replace a felt-tip pen, refer to the
User’s Manua
l Section 2.5
Installing/Replacing
Pens
; also, refer to
User’s Manual
Section 2.6
Installing/Replacing Ribbon Cassette
to replace the ribbon cassette of a dot-printing model.
Chart paper
Is there enough chart paper left in the chart compartment ?
Remaining chart length (cm) is printed on the left margin of the chart at intervals of 20
cm. See also
User’s Manual
Section 2.4
Loading Chart Paper
.
Indication of Remaining Chart Length:
Remaining chart length
Cleaning the Carriage Shafts (Dot Model)
To maintain proper recording functions, it is recommended to, if necessary, wipe up
dust from the shaft of the printer carriage with a piece of soft cloth or paper without
fluffing.
Shaft
Chapter 3 Periodic Inspection