2. Make a fold in the paper approx. five centimeters from the end.

3. While pressing the ákey, insert the folded end straight into the paper inlet. The inserted end appears at the printing area.

4 When not using the take-up spool (using as receipt paper):

• Lead the end of the paper out through the manual cutter on the printer cover. (Press the ákey to advance the paper more if required.)

When using the take-up spool (using as journal paper):

Insert the end of the paper into the slit in the spool. (Press the ákey to feed more paper if required.)

Wind the paper two or three turns around the spool shaft.

• If the holding plate is not attached to the spool, attach it by inserting the spool shaft into the large hole and sliding it into the small one.

• Set the spool on the bearing, and press the ákey to take up excess slack in the paper.

5. Replace the printer cover.

• When using a paper roll as journal paper, you must change the printer type. Refer to Programming print formaton page 30.

• When using 2-ply journal/receipt paper, follow the same instructions as above, but lead the end of the receipt paper out through the manual cutter after winding the journal paper on the take-up spool shaft.

3Replacing the ink ribbon

When printing becomes faded, replace the ink ribbon with a new one specified by SHARP.

Removal

To prevent the ink ribbon form drying or becoming dirty, do not remove it from its bag until just before using.

1. Remove the printer cover.

2. Cut off the paper and press the ákey to remove it.

3. Detach the ink ribbon cover.

Pull the tab in the direction of arrow to lift the cover.

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