Lathem 4000 - Manual (Page 11)

2000 – 4000 Series Time Recorder User’s Guide
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Changing the Ribbon
Lathem time recorders have self-reversing ribbons. With normal use, a
ribbon should last for many months or even years….and when the time
comes, it is easy to change.
Figure 7
1. Remove the top cover and raise type section (see “Raise the
type section” on page 4.)
2. Remove the cotter pins – Figure 7, 7.1 that retain the ribbon
spools and slide off old spools.
3. Lift ribbon hold-down guide – Figure 7, 7.2 – use a pencil to
support it in an up position.
4. Remove ribbon and replace with new Lathem ribbon. Make
sure the ribbon feeds from bottom of the spools and runs
BETWEEN reversing fingers – Figure 7, 7.3, the red side should
be aligned with the date or day wheel(s).
5. Install cotter pins; remove pencil, and lower the type section
into place.