Maintenance; Removing The Ribbon Take-Up Roll - AMT Datasouth Codewriter 4500 Series Operator's Manual

Maintenance

The CodeWriter 4500 Series printers require very little operator maintenance. The
routine tasks involve keeping the media paths clear of paper dust and debris.
NOTE: Turn off power while performing maintenance tasks.

Removing the Ribbon Take-up Roll

Use the following procedure to remove the ribbon take up roll:
1. Lift the Media Access Cover using the tab in the bottom center side of the
cover. DO NOT lift from the front panel.
2. Find the "PRESS HERE" label affixed to the Printhead Bracket. Press down on
the Printhead Bracket where indicated and rotate the Printhead Lock Lever back
to unlock the bracket. Swing the Printhead Bracket up and back to expose the
document path.
3. Remove any remaining ribbon trailer material from the supply core.
4. Grab the inside edge of the take-up roll with one hand and brace the printer with
the other. Pull firmly to remove take-up roll.
5. If a take-up core is required for the next ribbon, move the supply core to the take-
up shaft.
6. Continue with the following maintenance tasks.
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