Gasboy 1000 Series FMS Operation Manual - Manual (Page 217)

Receipt Printer Maintenance
05/29/03 27-5
Installing the Paper
1.
Insert spindle into paper roll.
2.
Insert roll into holder, being careful not to bend the PAPER LOW switch.
3.
Make sure the paper feeds from the back of the roll.
4. Insert the paper into the paper feed slot while pressing the PAPER FEED switch on the
printer status board.
5.
Make sure the paper feeds easily out of the paper cutter. Figure 27-4 shows a side view of
the paper path.
6.
Perform a short self-test.
7.
Return the printer slide assembly to its normal position and lock it in place with the hex head
screw.
8.
Close and lock the printer access door.
NOTE: Make sure the printer access door is drawn tight in order to insure a watertight
seal.
CHANGING THE RIBBON
Removing Old Ribbon Spools
1.
Follow the procedure for accessing the printer.
2. Slide the cutter latch on the paper cutter unit to the right and swing the paper cutter up
(Figure 27-5 A and B).
3.
Rotate both spools to create some slack in the ribbon.
4.
Pull one spool off of the shaft while pushing the ribbon detecting lever out of the way (Figure
27-5 C). Repeat for the other spool.