Chapter 7. Operator Care And Maintenance; Introduction; Operator Cleaning Procedures - Genicom 5050 User Manual

CHAPTER 7.

INTRODUCTION

OPERATOR CLEANING PROCEDURES

5050/5100 User's Manual
OPERATOR CARE AND MAINTENANCE
These shuttle matrix printers are designed so that preventive
maintenance is not required. There are no lubrication requirements;
therefore operator maintenance is minimal.
Clean the printer as necessary. The area where the printer is located,
the amount of usage, and the type of paper used all affect how often
cleaning is required.
1. Turn the power switch off and disconnect the power cord from the
AC source.
2. Turn the print gap wheel to the LOAD position and remove the
paper.
3. Turn the ribbon locking lever to the LOAD position and remove
the ribbon cartridge.
4. Rotate the control panel to the open position.
5. Starting with the center thumbscrew, loosen the three
thumbscrews and remove the ribbon deck. See Figure 7-1.
FIGURE 7-1 THE RIBBON DECK
Use extreme care while cleaning around the ribbon shield area.
The shield is constructed of thin metal and the edges are sharp.
Caution
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Chapter 7. Operator Care and Maintenance

RIBBON
SHIELD
THREE
THUMBSCREWS