Printronix P5005B User Manual page 85

Right Hub
Figure 61. Installing a New Ribbon
6. Install the new ribbon:
a. With the ribbon to the outside, place the full spool on the
b. Press down on the spool until the hub latch snaps in place.
NOTE: If you are installing a "Clean Hands" ribbon (identified by a
c. Thread the ribbon around the ribbon guide and along the
IMPORTANT
The ribbon must not be twisted. A twisted ribbon can lower
print quality, shorten ribbon life, or cause paper jams.
d. Place the empty spool on the left hub.
e. Press down on the spool until the hub latch snaps into
Ribbon Guide
Right Hub
right hub.
long metallic leader), the leader will enable you to install
the ribbon without getting ink on your hands.
ribbon path. Be sure to thread the ribbon between the
hammer bank cover and the ribbon mask.
place.
Replacing The Ribbon
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