Star Micronics LC-8521 user manual Removing the ribbon cassette

Removing the ribbon cassette 7

❏Press down gently but firmly on the cassette until it snaps securely into place.

❏Rotate the knob on the cassette again to take up any slack.

❏Close the front cover of the printer.

Important!

Printing that is poor quality or too light is almost always due to a ribbon that is simply worn out or “used up.” If you experience problems with print quality, check the condition of the ribbon. If the black part looks gray and well-worn, replace the ribbon with a new one.

Removing the ribbon cassette

Use the following procedure to remove the ribbon cassette from the printer when you want to replace it with a new one.

❏Make sure that the printer is unplugged from its power outlet.

❏Open the front cover of the printer.

❏By hand, move the cartridge holder to the center position of the paper guide where there is a cutout to allow easy installation and removal of the ribbon cassette.