Alps Electric MD-1300, User Manual

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Exchanging Ink Cartridges
When you want to change ink cartridges or replace a cartridge whose ribbon has
been used up, exchange cartridges by following the steps below.
Note
When an ink cartridge has been used up, black and silver stripes
will be visible on the ribbon.
1. Open the front cover
Open the front cover by pushing the front cover release but-
ton.
2. Remove the ink cartridge
• Removing a cartridge is similar to installing it. Hold the
center of the ink cartridge with your thumb and index finger.
Push the left latch on the ink cartridge holder slightly to the
left with the cartridge.
• Lift up the right side of the cartridge, then remove the entire
ink cartridge.
3. Place a new ink cartridge on the ink cartridge holder plate.
Place an ink cartridge by following the steps described in the
previous section of “Installing Ink Cartridges.”
black and silver stripes
Installing Ink Cartridges