Removing Paper Or Clearing A Jam; Changing The Ink Ribbon Cartridge; Led Indications; Standard Led Patterns - ABLE Systems Ap890 User Manual

5.3

REMOVING PAPER OR CLEARING A JAM

If some paper remains in the printer when a new roll is required or a paper jam has occurred, you
need to take special care not to pull the paper out of the printer in a reverse direction.
CAUTION: Do not pull paper in the reverse direction out of the printer. This can cause permanent
damage to the mechanism.
When it is necessary to remove the paper from the mechanism, for example when replacing the paper
before the end of a roll, or to clear a paper jam, proceed as follows:
§
Tear off any paper coming out of the paper exit slot
§
Open the printer cover, and carefully remove the paper roll, allowing it to unroll as you do
so
§
Cut the paper straight across between the roll and the mechanism
§
Using the paper feed button, advance the remaining paper until it is completely out of the
mechanism; or, if the mechanism and paper are jammed, carefully pull the paper by hand
in the normal feeding direction, taking care not to tear the paper or apply excessive force
to any part of the mechanism
§
Press the paper feed button to exercise the printer for a few cycles and ensure that it is
running freely
§
Load a new roll of paper as described above
5.4

CHANGING THE INK RIBBON CARTRIDGE

The ink ribbon cartridge can be removed and refitted either with or without paper in the mechanism.
The exposed part of the ink ribbon must lie between the front side of the paper (facing the operator)
and the mechanism. To change the ink ribbon cartridge:
§
Open the printer cover, and snap out the old cartridge by pressing down on the right-hand
end (marked "PUSH"). Carefully lift the cartridge so that the ribbon comes away from
between the paper (if fitted) and the mechanism
§
Check that the exposed part of the ribbon spans the new cartridge tightly; if not, wind it up
using the small knurled knob
§
Fit the new cartridge, ensuring that the ink ribbon lies neatly between the mechanism and
the paper. If the paper is already in place, it will be necessary to thread the paper
through the loop of the ribbon
§
Press the paper feed button to advance some paper and check that the paper and ribbon
are moving freely. Allow enough to feed the paper through the exit slot, and close the lid.
Tear off any excess by pulling the paper sharply towards you across the serrated edges.
§
If possible, perform a test print to ensure that all is well (see section '2.3 Paper Feed
Button').
6

LED INDICATIONS

The LED indicator at the front of the Ap890 provides status information by a number of colour
combinations.
6.1

STANDARD LED PATTERNS

The standard Ap890 is optimised for use with a battery pack, and indicates when the printer is
operating from its power pack without a charger connected.
Generally, in the standard pattern set, if the LED is flashing on and off, it indicates that the Ap890 is
running from its power pack; steady illumination means that the battery is charging. Green confirms
that all is normal; orange advises that the paper is low; red warns of a low battery voltage. No light
indicates that the unit is in sleep mode, has a flat battery, or has no power pack fitted.
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