Inked Ribbon - HP 562A Operating Instructions Manual

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Section
III
Model 562A
d.
Manually advance paper.
Paper will feed easier and can be reversed with
SPACE SELECTOR set to "0".
e. Feed paper under inked ribbon.
f.
Feed paper through slot.
Close front panel.
g. Collect printed paper in drawer.
Follow these additional instructions if roll tape is used:
a. Insert spindle through roll.
Spindle is taped to bottom of paper compart-
ment when instrument is shipped from the factory.
b. Hang roll by ends of spindle from ledges on both sides of paper compartment.
c. Paper must feed out from the bottom of the roll.
d. Continue with loading.
To feed paper rapidly use the PAPER ADVANCE thumb wheel.
To manually feed
paper backward, set the SPACE SELECTOR to "0" and roll the PAPER ADVANCE
wheel in the reverse (up) direction.
Paper feed may be reversed on!l. with the
SPACE SELECTOR set to "0".
Be sure paper is inserted squarely in the paper feed mechanism to prevent
jamming.
If paper doe s not feed smoothly, place the RE CORD switch in the
cente r position, and re move all paper from the feed mechanism.
Use tweezers
to pick out torn bits of paper.
3-3. INKED RIBBON.
The printer mechanism uses a special heavily-inked silk ribbon available from
the Hewlett-Packard Company.
Standard typewriter ribbon on an Underwood
spool, with reversing rivets near the ribbon ends, may also be used; however,
impressions will be lighter than with the Hewlett-Packard ribbon.
To install new ribbon, proceed as follows:
a. Open the hinged front panel to gain access to the printer mechanism.
b.
Loosen the two printer mechanism retaining screws located on the lower
front corners of the mechanism by turning 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
c .. Slide mechanism out of cabinet until ribbon spools are readily accessible.
d. Wind all the ribbon onto one spool.
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