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Maintenance and Troubleshooting Operator’s Manual P/N 70-9033
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Step 2. Four small grooves are embossed on the printer cover. Gently push on
these grooves to tilt the cover. When the printer cover is tilted up, you
can lift it off completely.
Step 3. Push down on the right side of the ribbon cartridge (marked PUSH) and
remove the old cartridge.
Step 4. Install the new cartridge. If there is already paper in the printer, hold the
cartridge between your thumb and index finger, slide it over the paper
and into the printer compartment. Ensure the paper is between the
ribbon cartridge and the ink ribbon. Ensure the ink cartridge is inserted
firmly to prevent weak or irregular printing. The cartridge must be
properly seated and aligned for the best printing.
Step 5. Turn the cartridge knob (marked by an arrow) clockwise to stretch the
ribbon taut.
Step 6. Replace the cover.
Step 7. Toggle the printer online by pressing the printer toggle switch to the
OnLine / Off Line position. The Ready LED illuminates.
Step 8. Replace the paper if necessary.
If you get ribbon ink on the printer’s plastic cover, remove it immediately. Once dried, it is
difficult to remove.
Replacing the Paper Roll
Step 1. Toggle the printer off line by pressing the printer toggle switch to the
OnLine / Off Line position. When the printer is off line, the Ready LED
does not illuminate.
Step 2. Grasp the paper roll cover firmly by the grooves on the side and the front
edge. Pull outward to remove the cover.
Step 3. Press the printer toggle switch to Paper feed to advance the paper
approximately one inch beyond the paper cutter.