Printronix MVP Series user manual Mechanical Controls, Printer Interior View Shuttle Cover Removed

Introduction

This chapter briefly provides instructions and information on how to manipulate the mechanical controls, power switch, external function switches and internal function switches on MVP–Series printers.

Mechanical Controls

Become familiar with the mechanical controls for loading ribbon and paper, adjusting the paper position and the forms adjustment thickness lever, before you attempt to perform any procedures. Figure 3–1 is an interior view of an MVP with the shuttle cover removed to expose various mechanical controls, switches and indicators. Study this figure in relation to your printer to become familiar with the positions of the items specified.

				Forms Thickness
Left Tractor	Shuttle	Hammerbank	Right	Adjustment Lever
(with open gate)	Assembly	Cover Assembly	Tractor
				Vertical Positioning
				Knob
Left
Ribbon				Shuttle Assembly
Guide
				Locking Knob
Shuttle
Cover				Right Ribbon
Guide				Guide
				Shuttle Cover
				Position Guide
Transport				Right Transport
Restraining				Restraining Bolt

Bolt Storage

Slots

Ribbon Hub	Shuttle	Left Transport	Operator	Shuttle Cover
with Latch	Cover Tab	Restraining Bolt	Panel and	Tab Slot
	Slot		Switches

Figure 3–1. Printer Interior View (Shuttle Cover Removed)

3–2 Operation