Intermec EasyCoder PD4, Service Manual

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Chapter 6—Transfer Ribbon Mechanism
6.5 Ink Position Knob
Description
The ink position knob is used to set the printer for thermal transfer ribbon
wound with the ink facing either outwards or inwards:
It is important that the knob is in either position or it may be broken
when the right-hand door is closed.
Replacement
To remove the ink position knob, follow these steps:
1
Disconnect the power cord and remove the left-hand panel as described
in Chapter 3.2. Carefully read the safety instructions in Chapter 3.2!
2 Disconnect the spring from the ink position knob inside the electronics
compartment using tweezers or a pair of narrow-tipped pliers.
3 Move the knob to the center of the slot, rotate it a quarter of a turn, and
pull it out into the media compartment.
4 Install the ink position knob in reverse order. Do not forget to move it
to either end of the slot before closing the right-hand door.
Ink outside the roll Ink inside the roll Remove knob in this
position
Ink position knob
Spring
Slot