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Replacing Parts
Replacing the Ribbon Out Sensor
8/27/08 Thermal Transfer G-Series
TM
Service Manual 980618-001 A
Installation
1. From the inside of the printer, insert the ribbon sensor’s flex cable into the side of the
ribbon carriage. The sensor side faces the printhead.
2. Twist the cable a quarter turn to have the sensor facing away from the frame and secure it
to the ribbon carriage with the screw.
3. Slide the flex cable through the two cable clamps on the side of the ribbon carriage and
through the ribbon carriage’s hinge and the printer chassis into the bottom half of the
printer.
4. Route the flex cable under the flex cables and connect it to the Main Logic circuit board.
There should be no twists in the cable. The cables circuit side (fingers) should be facing in
towards the inside of the printer. Verify the flex cable is locked.
5. Re-secure the Main Logic circuit board to the chassis with the single screw.
6. Leaving a little slack or service loop, re-attach the flex cable to the rear side to the it’s
nearest frame support (rib) on the chassis.
7. Replace the right side ribbon carriage cover and secure it with the five screws.
Replace the bottom case. Reload media. Plug in power, turn on the printer and print a status
report to ensure proper function.
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