Clearing A Ribbon Jam; Cleaning The Drive Roller - Primera Pictura 310s User Manual

F. Clearing a
Ribbon Jam
G. Cleaning the
Drive Roller
4.
Press the cancel button to clear its input buffer
memory. Select the Cancel button (or equivalent) in
your application program. Start the print over
again.
If the ribbon becomes jammed in the printerÕs
drive roller (visible when you open the printerÕs
top cover), use the following procedure to correct
the problem.
1.
Leave the power on and open the cover of the
printer by pressing the Cover Release Button.
2.
Remove the ribbon take-up core (the side with
used ribbon on it) from the Ribbon Cartridge.
3.
Gently pull the ribbon up and out of the printer
while pressing and holding down the printerÕs
on-line button. This will rotate the drive roller
backwards and eject the ribbon while you are
pulling gently upwards.
4.
If any ink is visible on the drive roller, clean it
according to the steps in Part G of this section.
Periodically, you should clean the printerÕs drive
roller. This helps to prevent jams and registration
problems and helps maintain uninterrupted
service. Also perform this procedure if you notice
any ink on the drive roller. Use the following steps
to clean the roller.
1.
Remove the Ribbon Cartridge.
2.
Locate the drive roller. It is the long, black
rubber roller in the center of the printerÕs interior.
3.
Use a Cleaning Pad from the Printer Cleaning
Kit or a soft, lint-free cloth slightly moistened with
isopropyl alcohol to thoroughly wipe the roller
clean. While wiping, press the cancel and on-line
buttons to rotate the roller. Be extremely careful
not to let any alcohol drip inside the printerÕs
case!
4.
After the roller is clean and completely dry,
replace the Ribbon Cartridge and close the
printerÕs cover.
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