
Setting cartridge ribbon
For
this machine, endress ink ribbon
is
used to simplify installation and removal.
For
handling the
cartridge ribbon, follow the procedure described below.
How
to
install the cartridge ribbon
STEP 1. Open the front cover
to
your
side.
STEP 2. Turn on power while pressing the top feed switch
to shift the carriage to the prescribed position.
When power
is
turned off, the carriage can' be shift-
ed manually.
On this occasion, however, do
not
touch the
printing head.
STEP
3.
Install the cartridge ribbon
in
the carriage - the
rear side first.
STEP
4.
Insert the cartridge ribbon and mask
in
the gap
between the platen and the printing head. Make
sure
that
the cartridge
is
set horizontally on the
carriage,
STEP 5. Turn the knob
of
the cartridge ribbon
in
the direc-
tion shown by the arrow, in order to tighten the
ribbon, Finally, check the ink ribbon for twisting
and
crease.
Carriage
(Caution)
• Incorrect positioning
of
the cartridge ribbon may cause
wrong printing or destruction
of
the head,
• Replace the old cartridge ribbon with high-quality Sharp
cartridge ribbon, Do not use ribbon which does
not
con-
form
to
the requirement
or
which
is
poor
in quality,
Otherwise, trouble may be caused,
6
(Front
side)
(Rear
side)
Ink ribbon
and
mask
(Front
side)
,
,
Head
mechanism
Fig,
10
Turn
in
the
direction
of
arrow,
Fig.
11
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