Replacing The Ribbon - Printronix P5000 Series User Manual

Chapter 3
Operational Procedures

Replacing The Ribbon

1. Press ON LINE to place the printer in offline mode.
2. Open the printer cover.
Figure 62. Removing the Old Ribbon
3. Remove the old ribbon:
a. Raise the forms thickness lever as far as it will go.
b. Press in on the hub latches and lift the ribbon spools off the
c. Lift the ribbon out of the ribbon path.
4. Discard the old ribbon.
5. If necessary, clean the interior of the printer. (See "Cleaning
Requirements" on page 271.)
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Forms Thickness Lever
Hub Latches (2)
hubs.