11. DAILY MAINTENANCE
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11.3 Cleaning the Ribbon Separation Plate
1. Turn off the power and unplug the printer.
2. Open the Front Cover, Side Cover, and Upper Unit.
3. Wipe the bottom of the Ribbon Separation Plate (the corner that changes the winding direction
of the ribbon) with a soft dry cloth. Residues of the ribbon attached here can ribbon wrinkles.
11.4 Cleaning the Ribbon Guide Bar
1. Turn off the power and unplug the printer.
2. Open the Front Cover, Side Cover, and Upper Unit.
3. Wipe the Ribbon Guide Bar (black roller) and the Ribbon Tensioner (metal rod) with a soft dry
cloth to remove dirt. Residues of the ribbon attached here can ribbon wrinkles.
Bottom of Ribbon Separation Plate
Ribbon Tensioner (metal rod)
Ribbon Guide Bar (black roller)