Printek PrintMaster 862 Operator's Manual page 12

G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
Installing a New Ribbon Cartridge
Open the ribbon lid at the front of the printer. The printer automatically positions the print head for ribbon
loading by moving it away from the platen surface and centering it laterally within the compartment.
If necessary, remove the old ribbon cartridge by grasping the cassette with both hands and pulling straight
up and out of it's detented seat.
Lift the ribbon cover.
Unload form
Take up slack in the ribbon by turning the
blue knob counter clockwise.
Align ribbon with position
Rotate ribbon to
Printhead/Shield gap. Pull ribbon toward you
to
6
.
on sideplate.
, to slide ribbon into
.
Push noseshield to forward detent.
Hold the ribbon cassette with both hands
with the ribbon end pointing down slightly,
and insert it into the printer so the ribbon lays
flat across the top portion of the noseshield.
Push down to snap the ribbon into place.