User's Manual Part 1

Table Of Contents
Chapter 3 — Maintaining the Printer
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Cleaning the Inside the Case
Open the printer cover and inspect the ribbon cartridge and all visible
moving parts on the printer mechanism for signs of wear or damage.
Moving parts in the printer mechanism
Use a low-pressure, dry air source, such as canned air, or a vacuum, to
remove accumulated paper dust from the printer mechanism.
Cleaning the Printer Ribbon
The printer ribbon contains a special lubricant to ensure that the fine dot
wires inside the printhead receive adequate lubrication. Replace the
ribbon frequently to prolong the life of the printhead. The printer
requires no additional lubrication.
To remove the ribbon cartridge
1 Move the printhead mechanism to an open area.
2 Squeeze the ribbon cartridge locking tabs (on the side of the
cartridge) against the ribbon cartridge.
Let the printer cool before you clean the inside of the
printer or you may burn your fingers.
Pinfeed holder
Paper bail
Thumbwheel
(green)
Ribbon cartridge
Head gap
adjuster