Printhead assembly

Ribbon take-up spindle

Ribbon

guide plate

Ribbon

supply spindle

Printhead open lever

Printhead assembly

Ribbon take-up spindle

Ribbon

guide plate

Ribbon

supply spindle

Printhead open lever

Ribbon sensor

 

Figure 21

Ribbon Removal

To remove the ribbon:

1.Break the ribbon between the ribbon guide plate and the ribbon take-up spindle.

2.While turning the ribbon take-up spindle release knob counterclockwise, squeeze the ribbon against the ribbon take-up spindle tension blades.

3.When the tension blades collapse into the ribbon take-up spindle, hold the release knob and rotate the spent ribbon toward the rear of the printer. Then, slide off the ribbon.

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