Change The Print Ribbon - Rimage PrismPlus! User Manual

Rimage PrismPlus! User Guide
2. Clean the print head.
a. Apply isopropyl alcohol to a cotton swab.
b. Insert the cotton swab into the drawer opening.
c. Lift the swab upward as you run the swab against the convex surface of the print head.
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Important! The bottom of the print head is shown to illustrate the area to clean. Do not remove the print
head from the printer.
3. Clean the front two ribbon guides.
a. Apply isopropyl alcohol to a clean cotton swab.
b. Run the swab against the ribbon guides to clean them.
4. After the alcohol on the print head dries, prepare the Prism for use.
a. Install the ribbon. Refer to the
b. If your removed the printer from an autoloader or AutoPrinter, place the printer on the system and connect all cables
and cords to the back of the printer. Refer to the

Change the Print Ribbon

Rimage supports only the use of Rimage brand ribbons in our printers. Printer issues that occur as a result of using ribbons by
manufacturers other than Rimage are not included under your Rimage warranty or maintenance agreement.
Tip: If ribbons are stored in an environment much different from that of the printer, allow time for them to become
acclimated to the new environment. Allow more time for greater temperature and/or humidity differences.
1. Access the ribbon area.
a. Power on the Prism.
b. Remove the top cover from the printer.
c. Lift up the take-up roller so that the end with the gear comes
up first, then lift the take-up roller out of the printer.
d. Lift up the supply roller to remove it.
 Note: If you are replacing the ribbon, now is a good time
to clean the print head. Refer to the
section on page 22.
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section on page 24.
Change the Print Ribbon
Identify the Parts of the Prism Printer
Clean the Print Head
Convex Surface of Print Head
section on page 11.
Take-up Roller Supply Roller
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