DMP 200  (260-1254)               Ribbon              Faxback Doc. # 4434

Black Ribbon (26-1483)

If the Ribbon Cassette is already installed, simply check to see that it is
properly threaded between the paper and 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 gently move the Print Head Control Lever toward
   the front of the Printer as far as it will go.

3. Gently grasp the Print Head towards the center of the printer.

4. To remove the used Ribbon Cassette, grasp the Cassette by the edges 
   nearest to the platen and lift it upwards.

5. Before installing the New Cassette, tighten its ribbon by turning the 
   knob on the Cassette in the direction indicated by the arrow.

6. 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 fit-
ted, the Cassette knob will not match up with the shaft from the Carriage
Do not force the Cassette down but fit it in gradually while turning the 
Cassette knob in the indicated direction.

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

8. Move the Carriage back and forth manually to check that the ribbon ad-
   vances 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.

9. Move the Print Head Control Lever towards the rear of the Printer.

10. 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. To find 
the proper distance, move the Print Head Control Lever towards the paper 
and move the Carriage back and forth until smudging occurs. Then gradual-
ly move the Control Lever away from the paper until the smudging stops.

(abo-07/26/93)

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