Revised 3/04/11
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Section 2
Installing the Printer Cartridge
The printer is delivered with the transport cartridge
inserted. For routine operation, the transport cartridge
must be exchanged and replaced with an ink cartridge.
To install the printer cartridge
1. Power on the instrument using the power switch
located at the rear of the instrument.
2. Locate the cover for the transport/ink cartridge
receptacle on the left side of the instrument. To
release the magnet, position hand as shown in Figure
2-DD and lift to remove the cover.
Figure 2-DD
3. Grasp the cartridge firmly and pull out (Figure 2-EE).
Figure 2-EE
NOTE:
Once the cartridge has been removed, a sensor in
the cartridge slot initiates the start of the changing routine
from transport cartridge to ink cartridge and vice versa.
When a cartridge is removed, all printer functions are
disabled to prevent air from being drawn into the ink
system. The
Ink empty LED
illuminates and remains on
until a new cartridge is inserted.
4. Take the ink cartridge out of the shipping box and
remove the wrapping. Write the date of installation on
the label located on the front of the cartridge (Figure
2-FF).
Figure 2-FF
NOTE:
The ink cartridge must be replaced every three
months or every 60,000 print jobs to guarantee consistent
printing.
5. Insert the cartridge into the receptacle (Figure 2-GG).
(Loosen the red screw-on cap one full turn but do
not remove the screw-on cap at this time).
Figure 2-GG
