DMP 106  (260-2802)              Ribbon               Faxback Doc. # 4406

RIBBON INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT

Black Fabric Cartridge Ribbon   (260-1288)

If the Ribbon Cassette is already installed, simply check to see that it 
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. Open the Top Cover.

3. Gently grasp the Ribbon Cassette and remove the Cassette by lifting it  
   upward.

NOTE: Every time you replace the ribbon cassette, clean the two ribbon guide
posts (located at the left end of the carriage shaft) with a soft dry cloth

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

5. Gently move the Print Head to the extreme right.

CAUTION: Be sure the Printer power is OFF before manually moving the Print 
Head.

6. Hold the new Ribbon Cassette and pass the ribbon end around the Ribbon  
   Guide Posts near the left edge of the Printer; then move the Cassette   
   toward the right to draw out the ribbon.

7. Gently press the Cassette down until it is firmly secured by the Stopper
   Claw of the Cassette Holder.

Do not force the Cassette into place! If the Cassette is not properly fitted,
the Cassette Knob will not match up with the shaft form the Cassette Holder.
Do not force the Cassette down, but fit it in gradually while pushing and 
turning the Cassette Knob in the indicated direction.

8. Once the new Cassette is installed, move the carriage back and forth  
   manually. The ribbon will be gradually inserted between the Ribbon Guide
   and the Print Head.

9. Keep moving the Carriage and check that the ribbon advances properly. If
   the ribbon has not been properly fitted between the Ribbon Guide and Print
   Head (i.e., into the Print Head Guide Bezel), the ribbon will not operate
   smoothly.

10. Close the Top Cover

(abo-07/26/93)