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Service Guide ML172/ML182 Series
Chapter 3 Printer Maintenance
3.2.7 Ribbon Feed Gear Assembly
1. Remove the upper cover
(3.2.1
).
2. Remove the ribbon cartridge (1) by grasping the sides and lifting.
3. Disengage the two front tabs (2) and the two rear tabs.
4. Slowly lift the ribbon feed gear assembly (3) being careful not to separate the upper and lower feed
gear housings.
5. Remove the carriage cable (4), cable holder (5), and contact pressure seal
(6) from the ribbon feed gear assembly.
NOTE: