Changing The Ribbon - Monroe 2020Plus II Instruction Manual

Changing the Ribbon

Use the Monroe P65M Ribbon
1. Remove excess paper tape.
2. Remove the printer cover. (Note how
ribbon feeds from outside of spools,
around guides and between print wheels
and platen; black band up.)
3. Lift out spool that is not engaged by lever;
then move lever aside and lift out other
spool.
4. Holding new spools over spindles with
black band up and exposed portion of
ribbon on side nearest print wheels, place
one spool on spindle not engaged by lever.
Rotate spools to be sure its pins engage in
spindle gear.
5. Thread ribbon around guides and between
print wheels and platen.
6. Install other spool and rotate to engage
spindle gear and also to take up slack in
ribbon.
7. Replace printer cover.
Installing Paper Tape
To ensure ease of installation, read the
instructions completely before installing new
paper roll. Then follow the instructions step-by-
step.
1. Gently spread plastic paper roll holders apart
far enough to disengage old paper roll core.
2. Tear off any paper which may remain on the
spent paper roll core.
3. Pull remaining paper forward through the
printer or press the paper advance ↑ key.
4. Position the new paper roll on the paper roll
holders with the leading edge feeding from
the top of the paper roll.
5. Fold the leading edge back to form a straight
edge and insert the leading edge of the
paper into the slot located below and
between the paper roll holders.
6. Press the paper advance ↑ key to advance
the paper through the printer until it reaches
the printing position.