DMP 120 (260-1255)               Ribbon               Faxback  Doc. # 4415

Fabric Ribbon Cartridge  (260-1483)

RIBBON INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT

If the Ribbon Cassette is already installed, simply check to see that it is 
properly threaded between the paper and the print head.              

If the Ribbon Cassette is not installed, or if it must be replaced due to 
excessive wear, faint printing, etc., follow this procedure:

1. Set the Power switch to OFF. (NOTE: When you turn the power OFF, any  
   information stored in the Printer's buffer will automatically be lost.)

2. Remove the Top Cover and move the Print Head Control Lever toward the 
   front of the Printer as far as it will go. Gently move the Print Head 
   toward the center of the Platen.

3. Gently grasp the Ribbon Cassette by the edges nearest the Platen and 
   lift it upward.

4. Unwrap the new Cassette and remove the packing foam.

Before inserting the new Cassette, tighten the Ribbon by turning the Knob
in the direction indicated by the arrow.

5. Gently press the Cassette down until it is firmly secured by the "stop-
   per claws."

Do not force the Cassette into place! If the Cassette is not properly 
fitted, the Cassette knob will not match up with the shaft from the Carri-
age, Do not force the Cassette down but fit it in gradually while turning 
the Cassette knob in the indicated direction.

6. Once the new Cassette is installed, gently slide the ribbon in between
   the paper and the Print Head. Tighten the ribbon by turning the Cassette
   knob in the indicated direction.

7. Move the Carriage back and forth manually to check that the ribbon 
   advances properly. If the  ribbon has not been properly fitted between
   the paper and the Print Head (i.e., into the Print Head Ribbon Guide 
   Bezel), the Ribbon feed will not operate smoothly.

8. Move the Print Head Control Lever toward the rear of the Printer.

9. Replace the Top Cover.

Remember! It is extremely important that the Print Head is as close to the 
paper as possible; otherwise, damage to the Print Head may occur. Simply 
move the Print Head Control Lever toward the paper and move the Carriage 
back and forth until smudging occurs. Then gradually move the Control Lever
away from the paper until the smudging stops.

(abo-07/26/93)

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