Lathem LTTN Time Clock User Manual


 
11 - LT Series Operations Manual
CHANGING THE RIBBON
LT Series time stamps use a silk ribbon for long-lasting, high-quality imprints.
To avoid damaging the unit, use only a #20-S ribbon.
To change the ribbon:
1. Disconnect the power source.
2. Remove the top cover. Remove the
frame locking pin and lift the top
frame (as described on Page 6, Figure
2).
3. Pull the front spool plunger knob
(Figure 8, Number 1) away from unit.
While holding the knob, slide the
ribbon to the left and out.
4. Release the spool plunger knob.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 with rear spool
plunger knob. Remove and discard
the used ribbon.
6. Pull the front plunger knob out and
position the new ribbon as shown in
Figure 8. Align the spool with the
posts on the ribbon spindle shaft and
the spool plunger (Figure 8, Numbers
2 and 1).
7. Release the spool plunger knob.
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 with the rear spool plunger knob.
9. Close the top frame and install the locking pin. Install the top cover.
10. Connect the power source.
11. Make a sample registration. Reset the type wheels (Setting the Type
Wheels, Page 6) and the digital display (Setting the Digital Display, Page 7).
Figure 8