5.4.1.1 Ribbon Shield Removal / Replacement
The ribbon shield prevents ribbon fabric from rubbing on and smearing printed media. It is a
consumable. Replace the shield every four to five ribbon replacements or when it is damaged.
Open the cabinet, center the carriage and pull the
lifter ring out and down to raise the carriage. Remove
the ribbon
cartridge.
Lifter
Ring
Carriage
Shaft
Lift the carriage shaft with one hand and
pull the shield down and out to the right
with the other.
Shield
Tips
Pull the ribbon guide plate tabs toward you.
Insert the new shield tips into the gap
between the ribbon guide plate and the
carriage
Ribbon
Guide
Plate
Carriage
Tabs
Rotate the shield until it is centered on
the carriage. Do not let the shield tips
slip behind the carriage.
Push the shield up until it stops.
Install the ribbon cartridge and
lower the carriage.
Move the carriage lifter ring up and in to lower
the carriage. Close the cabinet turn the printer
on and do a test print or transaction.
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