Changing The Ribbon Cassette - Printek FP5000 series User Manual

User guide
Changing the
ribbon cassette
During the process of initialization after powering on, the
STOP
printer checks if a ribbon cassette is installed. It also checks
during the execution of a print job the operativeness of the rib-
bon cassette. These functions mandatory require the use of
the manufacturers original ribbon cassettes (see Accessories,
page 177). If other ribbon cassettes were used, the message
Check Ribbon appears in the display, it is impossible to print.
Inserting the ribbon cassette
Before opening the cover, make sure
that the printer is switched on so that it
can execute automatic preparations for
ribbon changing (widening the print
head gap).
Move the paper to the park position.
Open the printer top cover.
Cautiously slide the print head carriage to the left
stop (viewed from the printer front).
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