Printek 850 Series - Manual (Page 18)

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Installing a New Ribbon Cartridge
Open the ribbon lid at the front of the printer. The printer automatically
positions the print head for ribbon loading by moving it away from the
platen surface and centering it laterally within the compartment.
If necessary, remove the old ribbon cartridge by grasping the cassette
with both hands and pulling straight up and out of it’s detented seat.
Lift the ribbon cover.
Unload form .
Take up slack in the ribbon by
turning the blue knob counter
clockwise.
Hold the ribbon cassette with both
hands with the ribbon end pointing
down slightly, and insert it into the
printer so the ribbon lays flat across
the top portion of the noseshield.
Push noseshield to
forward detent.