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(5) The eyelet grommet (which signals Gemini to automatically reverse the
ribbon direction) should be placed on the ribbon spool side of the change-
over lever, as shown in Fig. 1-15.
Slit of
Changeover Lever
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Fig. 1-15
Position of Eyelet Grommet
(6) Set the other ribbon spool on the opposite spool axis, making sure the
"drive pins" are engaged.
(7) When the ribbon threading has been accomplished, turn the ink ribbon
spools by hand, maybe four or five rotations of the spools.
This verifies that everything was done properly and that the ribbon
is smoothly fed.
(Note) As shown in Fig. 1-16, you can turn the ribbon over and use
the other side when it starts wearing out.
A
B
Fig. 1-16
Installation of Turned Ink Ribbon
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