Changing the Ribbon
Use the Monroe P65M Ribbon
1.
Remove excess paper tape.
2.
Remove the printer cover. (Note how ribbon feeds from outside of spools, around guides and between
print wheels and platen; black band up.)
3.
Lift out spool that is not engaged by lever; then move lever aside and lift out other spool.
4.
Holding new spools over spindles with black band up and exposed portion of ribbon on side nearest print
wheels, place one spool on spindle not engaged by lever. Rotate spools to be sure its pins engage in
spindle gear.
5.
Thread ribbon around guides and between print wheels and platen.
6.
Install other spool and rotate to engage spindle gear and also to take up slack in ribbon.
Replace printer cover.
CHANGING THE RIBBON
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