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4.Pull up on the side of the ribbon cartridge as shown below to release it from the printer’s mounting pins. Remove the cartridge by lifting it up and away from you.
cCAUTION:
Make sure you don’t pull on the flat gold cable beneath the ribbon cartridge.
corresponding pins in the printer. Then push the cartridge down into position until the other two slots snap into place over the mounting pins in the printer.
3.Press lightly on both sides of the cartridge to make sure it is locked in place.
Installing the new ribbon cartridge
Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the protective packing materials have been removed. Remove the ribbon cartridge from the box and plastic bag. Then follow these steps:
wWARNING:
Never move the print head while the printer is turned on unless instructed to because this can damage the printer. Also, if you have been using the printer, the print head may be hot; let it cool for a few minutes before touching it.
1.Remove the separator from the middle of the ribbon cartridge and discard it. Then detach the ribbon guide from the cartridge (but not from the ribbon) and turn the ribbon- tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to take up any slack in the ribbon.
4.Insert the ribbon guide over 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 facing back toward the platen. Turn the
ribbon guide
ribbon guide
5. Slide the print head from side to side to see that it moves smoothly and that the ribbon is not twisted or creased.
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2.Hold the ribbon cartridge with both hands and lower it into the printer as shown below. Pulling the cartridge toward you, slide the notches nearest you over the two
print head
6. Close the top cover.
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