IBM 6400 Series, Setup Manual

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Chapter 1
The IBM 6400 Printer Family
Taking Care Of Your Printer
Your printer will produce high print quality jobs if it is well taken care of.
Periodic cleaning, handling the printer properly, and using the correct printer
supplies such as paper and ribbons ensures optimum performance. Chapter
6 explains how to clean the printer, and printer supplies are listed in Appendix
A.
Whenever it is necessary to service the printer, remember these important
maintenance concepts:
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Use only the ribbons specified in Appendix A. Use of incorrect ribbons
can lead to ink migration problems, degraded print quality, and expensive
damage to the printer.
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Incorrect closure of the forms thickness lever can lead to smearing,
degraded print quality, paper jams, and damage to the platen and shuttle
assembly. Never close the forms thickness lever too tightly.