Star Micronics NL-10, User Manual

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4. Using a screwdriver with a thin blade, pry open the cartridge cover.
Figure 3-1 shows the numerous slots for inserting a screwdriver.
5. Press hard against the end of the idler gear holder to make a space between
the holder and the ribbon drive gear, and remove the old ribbon and holder.
See Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-2. Replace the ribbon sub-cassette.
6. Clean the inside of the cartridge, the area around the cartridge, and the
ribbon drive gear and vicinity.
7. Take the new ribbon and holder out of the wrapper, remove the adhesive
tape on the joint, and place the ribbon holder into the cassette as shown in
Figure 3-3.
8. Pull out the ribbon and thread it as shown in Figure 3-3. It’s easy for the
ribbon to get twisted along its path, so be careful.