Printek 8000 User Manual

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D A I L Y O P E R A T I O N

2. Grasp the left end of the ribbon cartridge and lift it up and toward the

rear of the printer as shown below

Removing the Old Ribbon Cartridge

3. Lift the right end of the ribbon and remove the ribbon from the

printer.

Installing the New Ribbon Cartridge.

Note: The use of Printek brand ribbons is recommended for increased

ribbon life and print head life. The use of

only

Printek brand ribbons

required

for the extended print head warranty. For details, see

“Why Use Only Printek Brand Ribbons” in the “Getting Started”
chapter.

4. Remove the new ribbon from its plastic bag and make sure the ribbon

fabric is taut by turning the knob on top of the ribbon cartridge in a
counterclockwise direction as indicated by the arrow on the cartridge.

5. Install the new ribbon by reversing the above removal process. For a

more detailed installation description, see “Installing the Ribbon
Cartridge” on page 8

6. Close the ribbon lid and place printer back on line.