Printronix P7010 User Manual page 45

Ribbon Spool
Left Hub
Ribbon Loading
Instructions
(for future reference)
Figure 21. Threading the Ribbon Around the Ribbon Guide
6. Thread the ribbon around the ribbon guide and along the ribbon path. Be
sure to thread the ribbon between the hammer bank cover and the ribbon
mask.
7. Place the empty spool on the left hub.
8. Press the spool down until it snaps into place.
9. Turn the left spool by hand to make sure the ribbon tracks correctly in the
ribbon path and around the ribbon guides.
NOTE: If there are ink stained fingerprints on the ribbon barcode (located on
10. Close the platen lever.
11. Close the printer top cover.
If you want to increase the darkness level of the ribbon at the end of life, go to
"Ribbon End Point" on page 218 and follow the procedures for adjusting the
image density.
If you are satisfied with the print darkness, press the
ON LINE/CLEAR key twice to return the printer to operation.
the ribbon spool), wipe it clean with a soft cloth or towelette
moistened with alcohol.
Changing Ribbons
A
Hammer
Bank Cover
Ribbon
Mask
Ribbon Guide
(both sides)
A
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