Printronix T3204 Maintenance Manual page 33

8. Slide the J-hook back into place as shown in Figure 3–7. While holding
the ribbon take-up hub, rotate the J-hook counter-clockwise to latch.
9. Turn the take-up hub until all the ribbon slack is removed.
10. Raise the hinge plate and close the printhead by rotating the printhead
latch clockwise.
Ribbon Removal
1. Cut the ribbon anywhere between the take-up hub and printhead.
2. Rotate the printhead latch counter-clockwise to raise the printhead, then
lower the hinge plate.
3. While holding the ribbon take-up hub, rotate the J-hook clockwise to
unlatch it, then slide off the used ribbon.
4. Turn the ribbon supply hub clockwise to draw the unused portion of the
ribbon back onto the supply roll.
5. Raise the hinge plate and close the printhead by rotating the printhead
latch clockwise.
Basic Operations
Figure 3–7. Ribbon Take-up Hub and J-Hook
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