Omega Engineering RD260A - Manual (Page 18)

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2.6 Installing/Replacing the Ribbon Cassette (Dot
Model)
CAUTION
• Improper cassette insertion may cause faulty print color or damage the cassette.
1. Open the front door, and make sure that power is switched OFF.
2. Open the display by pulling its left end.
CAUTION
• Please take care not to apply any undue pressure in an upward or downward
direction to the display, to prevent strain on the hinges.
• Do not force the display open any further than about 100° from being closed.
3. Hold the printer carriage, and move it to the right.
4. Hold the left-hand part of the ribbon cassette, and pull it out from the recorder case.
Printer carriage
Ribbon cassette
5. Insert a new ribbon cassette into the cassette holder; first, insert the right-hand part,
next the left-hand part. Check that the cassette is properly engaged with the cassette
holder snap.
If the cassette is not engaged with the holder properly, turn the ribbon feeding knob in
the direction of the arrow to fit the peg to the driving hole of the holder.
6. To check that the cassette is properly inserted, turn the left-hand knob in the direction
of the arrow a half or more turning.
7. If the ribbon loosens, turn the knob in the direction of the arrow to tighten it.
8. Turn the display back to the normal position.