GEK-99044
Chapter 2. Getting Started
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10.
Turn the ribbon locking lever
counterclockwise
to the
RUN
position. Turn the ribbon drive knob
clockwise
to unwind any
ribbon fabric that has been wound onto the spool. The yellow
spool knob will stop turning when all fabric has been unwound.
11.
If the ribbon cartridge has a reinker, turn the reinker lever
clockwise
to the ON position. If necessary, see Figure 2-21.
Note
After the ribbon cartridge has been installed, the print gap, paper
tension, paper path, and top of form position must be set. See
“Setting the Print Gap” later in this chapter for more
information.
Removing a Ribbon (50,55, or 60 dBa) Cabinet Model
1.
Place the printer offline and raise the top cover.
2.
Turn the print gap wheel to the
LOAD
position. If necessary, see
Figure 2-14
3.
Turn the ribbon locking lever
clockwise
to the
LOAD
position. If
necessary, see Figure 2-24.
4.
Lift the ribbon off the ribbon deck.
RIBBON REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
5180 (52 OR 55 dBa) CABINET MODEL
Use the following procedure to install a ribbon on a 5180 (52 or, 55
dBa) Cabinet Model printer:
1.
Lift the top cover of the printer.
2.
If the thickness of the paper will remain the same after the ribbon
cartridge is installed, note the present position of the paper gap
adjust knob. See Figure 2-26.
FIGURE 2-24 RIBBON LOCKING
GEAR
RIBBON LOCKING
LEVER IN RUN POSITION
RUN
LOAD