Installing The Ribbon Cartridge - AMT Datasouth Documax 5380 User Manual

Installing the ribbon cartridge

1.
Remove ribbon cartridge from the plastic bag. Remove and dispose of
ribbon retainers (qty-2).
Ribbon cartridge
Print head
Head carrier pin
Ribbon guide
2.
Make sure the power switch is OFF. Open the front cover. Move the print
head to the center of the printer.
3.
Adjust the GAP LEVER to the highest position.
4.
Pull the PINCH ROLLER ASSEMBLY forward and turn the back side
upward to expose the RIBBON MASK.
5.
Lock the ribbon cartridge into the printer chassis (right & left side).
6.
Carefully slide the plastic RIBBON GUIDE holes onto the left and right
carrier pins.
7.
Rotate the RIBBON FEED KNOB in the direction of the arrow to remove
slack.
8.
Return the PINCH ROLLER ASSEMBLY and GAP LEVER to their
normal operating position.
6
CAUTION
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4
Pinch roller assembly
Ribbon mask
Do not touch the print head immediately after
printing because it may be too hot.
Ribbon feed knob
7
Gap lever
3
5