Printronix P5005B, User Manual

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Chapter 3
Operational Procedures
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f. Hand turn the empty spool to make sure the ribbon tracks
correctly in the path and ribbon guides.
g. If you installed a “Clean Hands” ribbon, continue to rotate
the empty spool until inked ribbon begins to wind on the
empty spool.
Figure 62. Setting the Forms Thickness Lever
7. Lower the forms thickness lever and set it to match the paper
thickness. (The A-B-C scale corresponds approximately to
1-, 3-, and 6-part paper thickness.)
NOTE: Do not set the forms thickness lever too tightly; excessive
friction can cause paper jams, ribbon jams with potential for
ribbon damage, smeared ink, or wavy print.
8. Close the printer cover.
9. Press ON LINE to return the printer to online mode.
Forms Thickness Lever