Sharp EL-1801C - Manual (Page 7)

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INK ROLLER REPLACEMENT
If printing is blurry even when the ink roller is in the proper position, replace the roller.
Ink roller: Type EA-781R-BK (Black)
Type EA-781R-RD (Red)
WARNING
APPLYING INK TO WORN INK ROLLER OR USE OF UNAPPROVED INK ROLLER
MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO PRINTER.
1) Set the power switch to OFF.
2) Remove the printer cover. (Fig. 1)
3) Remove the ink roller by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it upward (Fig. 2)
4) Install the correct color new ink roller and press it in the correct position. Make sure
that the ink roller is securely in place. (Fig. 3)
5) Put back the printer cover.
Cleaning the printing mechanism
If the print becomes dull after long time usage, clean the printing wheel accord-
ing to the following procedures:
1) Remove the printer cover and the ink roller.
2) Install the paper roll and feed it until it comes out of the front of the printing mechanism.
3) Put a small brush (like a tooth brush) lightly to the printing wheel and clean it by
pressing .
4) Put back the ink roller and the printer cover.
Notes: • Do not rotate the printing mechanism manually, this may damage the printer.
• Never attempt to turn the printing belt or restrict its movement while printing.
This may cause incorrect printing.
Fig. 2 Fig. 1 Fig. 3
Red Black