Printronix H-SERIES P7000 - Manual (Page 37)

Changing Ribbons
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Figure 21. Threading the Ribbon Around the Ribbon Guide
6. Thread the ribbon around the ribbon guide and along the ribbon path.
Be sure to thread the ribbon between the hammer bank cover and the
ribbon mask.
7. Place the full spool on the left hub.
8. Press the spool down until it snaps into place.
9. Turn the right spool by hand to make sure the ribbon tracks correctly in
the ribbon path and around the ribbon guides.
NOTE: If there are ink stained fingerprints on the ribbon barcode (located on
the ribbon spool), wipe it clean with a soft cloth or towelette
moistened with alcohol.
10. Close the platen lever.
11. Close the printer top cover.
If you want to increase the darkness level of the ribbon at the end of life, go to
“Ribbon End Point” on page 55 and follow the procedures for adjusting the
image density.
If you are satisfied with the print darkness, press the
ONLINE/CLEAR key twice to return the printer to operation.
Ribbon Guide
(Both Sides)
Left Hub
Ribbon Spool
Ribbon Mask
A
A
Hammer
Bank Cover
Ribbon Loading
Instructions For
Future Reference