Olympus OEP-3, Service Manual

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OEP-3 V1 (UC)
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Operation
Before Printing (Continued)
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Load the new ink ribbon into the ink ribbon holder.
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Remove any slack from the ink ribbon. If the ribbon is left slack, it may be damaged when inserted.
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Insert the ink ribbon cartridge firmly until it clicks. Confirm that the ink ribbon cartridge is surely inserted. If the ink ribbon cartridge stops midway, stop inserting it. You may use the wrong ink ribbon holder. Be sure to use the ink ribbon holder that is designed for this printer.
When the ink ribbon cartridge cannot be inserted
Turn the power off, then back on gain. Then, insert the ink ribbon cartridge again.
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Close the front panel.
Spool holding the ink ribbon
Ink ribbon holder
Start position mark
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Load the spool holding the ink ribbon into the left-hand part of the holder.
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Fit the other spool into the right-hand part of the holder.
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Wind the spools of the ink ribbon as illustrated until a start position marker appears.
Wind the spools alternately until the start position marker faces upward. Start position marker
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Operation
SOURCE/ MEMORY
MEMORY
PAGE
CAPTURE
PRINT
Notes
When storing ink ribbon cartridge: •
Avoid placing the ink ribbon in a location subject to: —
high temperatures
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high humidity
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excessive dust
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direct sunlight
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Store a partially used ink ribbon cartridge in its original packaging.
If your ink ribbon should tear Repair the tear with transparent tape. There should be no problem with using the remaining portion of the ribbon.
Loading Paper
To load paper, follow the procedure below. Be careful not to touch the printing surface.
Notes
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You can load paper regardless of whether the power is on or off. However, turning off the power will cause the image stored in the memory to be lost.
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Use the only paper that we recommend. Failing to do so is likely to result in malfunctions such as paper jam. (See
“Ink Ribbon and Paper
” on page 129.)
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Open the front panel by pulling the front panel top towards you.
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Push the paper tray. The paper tray pops out.
Transparent tape
Turn the spools in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack until the transparent tape cannot be seen.
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