55
5. Align both ribbon edges, overlap the cut ends a little, and join them together with adhesive tape.
6. Take up the ribbon on the Ribbon Take-up Roll for a few turns. Then, load the ribbon onto the
Ribbon Module. (Refer to Section 2.8, Loading the Ribbon.)
5.5 When the Ribbon Roll Has Become Loose or Untidy
If the ribbon roll became loose or untidy due to improper storage or drop of the ribbon, re-roll the ribbon
using the following procedure. However, this is a temporary measure, therefore it is better to replace
the ribbon with a new one.
1. To re-roll the ribbon, two people are necessary. Hold the flat ends of the Ribbon Supply Roll while
another person holds the flat ends of the Ribbon Take-up Roll. Re-roll the ribbon straight onto
either roll applying tension to the ribbon.
NOTE
: Do not pull the ribbon with excessive tension, as this may break the ribbon.
2. If the re-rolling does not succeed, cut the ribbon straight to separate the used part of the ribbon
from the unused part. Remove the used ribbon from the ribbon core.
3. To this ribbon core, attach the cut end of the unused ribbon with adhesive tape.
NOTE
: Be sure to attach the ribbon cut end parallel to the ribbon core. Failure to do this may result in
ribbon wrinkles.
4. Take up the ribbon on the ribbon core for a few turns. Then, load the ribbon onto the Ribbon
Module. (Refer to Section 2.8, Loading the Ribbon.)
Adhesive Tape
Adhesive Tape
Ribbon Core
Unused Ribbon
Base Side
Notch
Notch
