IBM A00 Printer User Manual


 
5. Slide the printhead to the center of the printer.
6. With the snap arm raised higher than the ribbon lift assembly, insert the ribbon
guide between the ribbon shield and the printhead. Position the snap arm with
the small lever up onto the ribbon lift assembly. Push the snap arm down onto
the ribbon lift assembly until the snap arm snaps into place.
7. Align the ribbon mounting pins on the left and right side of the ribbon cartridge
with the slots in the cartridge supports. Snap the ribbon cartridge down into
place.
8. Turn the ribbon advance knob again in the direction of the arrow to take up
slack in the ribbon.
9. Slide the printhead back and forth to ensure that the ribbon guide runs freely
along the ribbon.
10. If the ribbon is not running freely, or to ensure you have installed the ribbon
cartridge correctly, check that:
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Figure 47. Sliding the Printhead to the Center of the Printer
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