Changing The Cleaning Tape - DataCard ImageCard IV User Manual

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Changing the cleaning tape

This section describes the three steps of changing the cleaning tape:
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User's Guide for the ImageCard® IV Printer
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Figure 4-4: Replace the print ribbon cartridge in the printer
Lower the print ribbon cartridge into the printer (step 1 in
the ribbon passes between the printhead cage and the print platen roller.
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Make sure the print ribbon passes through the color sensor (marked "S" in
Figure 4-4).
Press down firmly to seat the print ribbon cartridge in the printer. Lower the
cartridge handle if needed.
Lift the printhead latch and press the printhead cage forward until it is upright (step
2 in Figure 4-4). Make sure the printhead latch clicks into place. Push down on the
printhead latch if needed.
If there is slack in the print ribbon, turn the ribbon take-up knob clockwise
take up slack (step 3 in
Close the cover of the printer, and press to latch it in place. If the printer has a
lock, lock the printer.
Remove the cleaning tape cartridge
Load the cleaning tape in the cartridge
Replace the cleaning tape cartridge
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