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Changing the whole cartridge is the simplest method, and because you don’t need to touch the ribbon itself, it is the cleanest way too. To remove the old cartridge, remove the printer cover, grasp the ribbon cartridge with both hands, and pull straight up gently until the holder springs release. To fit the new cartridge, refer to Chapter 1, Installing the ribbon car- tridge.
A more economical method is to only replace the ribbon itself. First, obtain the correct type of replacement
1.Place the cartridge on a flat surface, and use a flat- bladed screwdriver to unhook the tabs holding the two sections of the cartridge together. See Figure
2.After opening the cartridge, take a moment to notice how the ribbon is threaded. Then press a finger against the idler gear holder (it is held in position by spring pressure), and make enough space to remove the ribbon from between the two gears. See Figure 8- 2.
3.Clean the inside of the cartridge, especially around the vicinity of the two gears.
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