Gasboy 1000 Series FMS Operation Manual - Manual (Page 218)

GASBOY Series 1000
27-6 05/29/03
Figure 27-5. Ribbon Installation Sequence
Installing New Ribbon Spools
1. Place the ribbon spool onto the left shaft with the spool-driving pins pointing toward the
printer (Figure 27-5 C).
2.
Feed the ribbon over the left ribbon guide, under the print head, and over the right ribbon
guide.
3.
Repeat Step 1 for the right spool.
4.
Rotate both spools to remove the slack from the ribbon.
5.
Return the paper cutter unit to the normal position and slide the cutter latch to the left to lock
(Figure 27-5 A).
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 door lock is drawn tight in order to insure a watertight seal.