Seiko Group BP-9000 Printer User Manual


 
Installing the ribbon cassette
Turn OFF the printer's power and remove the used ribbon cassette, if necessary, by pulling straight
upward.
1. Open the printer cover.
2. Manually move the print head to the extreme right side of the printer for easy installation of the
ribbon. Do not try to move the print head if the power is on.
3. Turn the ribbon feed knob in the direction of the arrow on the knob to remove any slack in the
ribbon.
4. Place the ribbon cassette on the left and right cassette holders, such that the ribbon rests on the
ribbon guide. Check to be sure that the ribbon drive shaft on the left cassette holder is inserted in the
hole on the bottom of the ribbon cassette.
5. Turn the ribbon feed knob in the direction of the arrow on the knob to remove any slack in the
ribbon.
6. Replace the front printer cover and set the head adjustment lever to the proper position for the best
print quality.
CAUTION
Do not touch the print head if the printer has been running for a long time. Wait
until the print head is cooled off.
Cassette Holders
Ribbon Guide
Ribbon Mask
Cassette Holder
Remove any slack from ribbon
Ribbon Feed Knob
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2. Setting up