Specifications

2.2 Reshipment
If possible, retain the original packing material for reshipment. If the original
packing material is not used, insure that printer and the printer carriage will not
move during shipment and that the printer has sufficient protective padding.
3.0 Operation
3.1 Ribbon Cartridge Loading
Our experience has found many “generic” ribbons causing printer malfunctions.
Ribbon advance issues, poor print quality, smearing, and printhead failure have
occurred. Please use Craden ribbons or carefully qualify generic ribbons.
To replace a ribbon cartridge do the following and refer to drawings on page 2 and
above:
1. Depress the cabinet latches on the lower front cabinet sides and rotate the
cabinet upwards.
2. Pull the lift ring on the right side of the printer forward to lift and lock the
carriage.
3. Push down the ribbon guide tabs on each side of the printhead to lower the
ribbon shield.
4. Remove the old cartridge by pulling down on the top and rotate the top edge
forward.
5. Guide the new ribbon behind the rubber wheel and between the printhead nose
and ribbon shield. Insure the ribbon is not twisted.
6. Mount the new ribbon cartridge bottom edge first and rotate the top edge
backwards. Turn the cartridge knob clockwise if needed to lock the cartridge in
place.
7. Turn the cartridge knob clockwise to remove the ribbon slack.
8. Push the ribbon shield up and the lift ring backward to lower the carriage. Push
down on the cartridge to insure that the carriage is fully seated.
9. Rotate the cabinet forward until the latches on both sides engage.
DP9 printer with cabinet open, lift ring down and
ribbon guide down
Lift
Ring
Ribbon
Cartridge
Printhead
DP9 Ribbon
Fit, Sides
Tabs
DP8 Ribbon
Fit, Sides
Tabs
Cartridge
Clip
Rubber
Wheel
Left Edge
Guide
Ribbon guide & shield
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