HP 250 - Replacing Ribbon Cartridges; Removal; Installation; Cleaning the Print Head

HP 2631 Printer
Replacing Ribbon Cartridges
In order to remove the ribbon cartridge and replace it with a new
one, follow the procedure below.
CAUTION
If the printer has been in operation for
more than five minutes, the print head
will be hot. Before installing or chan-
ging the ribbon, turn the printer off
and allow it to stand with the access
cover open for at least 15 minutes.
Removal
1) Take the printer offline by pressing the ON/OFF LINE
button.
2) Remove the old ribbon cartridge by raising the right hand
end up, then lift and discard it.
3) Clean and vacuum all paper, dust, and residue from the area
under the ribbon cartridge.
Installation
1) Be sure the printer is switched offline.
2) Install the ribbon cartridge by sliding the groove in the
left end of the cartridge over the tongue on the left
mounting bracket.
3) Thread the ribbon around the left ribbon guide and in front
of the print head. Drop the right side of the cartridge
onto the drive shaft. Use the knob on the top right of
the ribbon assembly to tighten and align the ribbon.
Cleaning the Print Head
The print head should be removed and cleaned at least once every
two months. If you notice a deterioration of print quality, you
may need to do more frequent cleaning. Follow the procedure in
your HP 2631 Operator's Manual.
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HP 2631 Printer
Replacing Ribbon Cartridges
In order to remove the ribbon cartridge and replace it with a new
one, follow the procedure below.
CAUTION
If the printer has been in operation for
more than five minutes, the print head
will be hot. Before installing or chan-
ging the ribbon, turn the printer off
and allow it to stand with the access
cover open for at least 15 minutes.
Removal
1) Take the printer offline by pressing the ON/OFF LINE
button.
2) Remove the old ribbon cartridge by raising the right hand
end up, then lift and discard it.
3) Clean and vacuum all paper, dust, and residue from the area
under the ribbon cartridge.
Installation
1) Be sure the printer is switched offline.
2) Install the ribbon cartridge by sliding the groove in the
left end of the cartridge over the tongue on the left
mounting bracket.
3) Thread the ribbon around the left ribbon guide and in front
of the print head. Drop the right side of the cartridge
onto the drive shaft. Use the knob on the top right of
the ribbon assembly to tighten and align the ribbon.
Cleaning the Print Head
The print head should be removed and cleaned at least once every
two months. If you notice a deterioration of print quality, you
may need to do more frequent cleaning. Follow the procedure in
your HP 2631 Operator's Manual.
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