Brother SX-4000 - Technical Information: Replacing Consumables; Replacing the Cassette Ribbon

PART V TECHNICAL INFORMATION
REPLACING THE RIBBON, ETC.
Replacing the cassette ribbon
Three types of ribbons are available:
Ribbon Type Brother Model
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Correctable film ribbon 1030 or 1230
Multi strike ribbon 1031
Nylon ribbon 1032
To replace the cassette ribbon:
1) Use ]SPACE BAR] or ]BACKSPACE] to
move thecarriertothecenter ofthe platen.
2) Open the top cover.
3) Holding the cassette with both hands, lift
the front of the cassette up and out.
4) Move the cassette towards the platen to
remove it.
5) Turn the feed knob (on the loft side ofthe
cassette) counter-clockwise to tighten the
ribbon in the new cassette.
6) Align the arrow on the cassette wRh the
arrow on the cassette holder. Use both
hands to ease the cassette intothe holder,
back first.
7) Gently press down on the front of the
cassette until it clicks into place.
8) Again turn the feed knob counter-clock-
wise to take up any slack.
9) Close the top cover.
10) Press [CODE] + [RESET] (Q} to move the
carrier to the previous position,
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Theamount of taperemainingcan bechecked
throughthe viewingholeontherightsideofthe
cassette.
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Make sure to useonlyBrother.authorized cas.
sstte ribbons, correction tapes and cassette
daisy wheels.Brother cannotbe held respon-
siblefor difficultiescaused bythe use of unau-
thorized supplies.
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Nots: Please do not touch the keyboard during replacing the daisy wheel, I
cassette ribbon or correctiontape in order to avoid carrier movement.
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