Changing The Ribbon - Lathem 4000 Series User Manual

Changing the Ribbon

Lathem time recorders have self-reversing ribbons. With normal
use, a ribbon should last for many months or even years....and
when the time comes, it is easy to change.
1. Remove the top cover and raise type section (see "Raise
the type section" on page 3.)
2. Remove the cotter pins 7.1 that retain the ribbon spools
and slide off old spools.
3. Lift ribbon hold-down guide 7.2 – use pencil to support
in up position.
4. Remove ribbon and replace with new Lathem ribbon.
Make sure the ribbon feeds from bottom of spools and
runs BETWEEN reversing fingers 7.3, the red side
aligned with date wheel(s).
5. Install cotter pins, remove pencil, and lower type section
into place.
Mechanical Time Recorder User's Guide
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