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Installing Ribbon (figure 1) … Impact Printers
§ Unlock and raise the top hinged cover as described above. Remove the worn out ribbon
by pressing with one finger at the location labeled “EJECT” on the ribbon cartridge.
§ Insert the new ribbon in place and press at the extreme ends of the ribbon cartridge to
secure it in place. With your thumb, tighten the ribbon, by rotating clockwise, the ribbed
wheel located on the front of the ribbon cartridge.
§ Feed paper to insure that the paper passes through exposed ribbon and ribbon cartridge
case.
Membrane Switch Functions (see figure 1)
§ <ON> The <ON> switch turns printer power on.
§ <FEED> The <FEED> switch advances the paper at a fast rate.
§§ <OFF> The <OFF> switch turns the printer power off.
Note: In IrDA mode, press <FEED> momentarily, then <OFF>.
§§ <ADVN>* The <ADVN> switch advances paper at a normal rate.
(* This switch function is not present with the MCR version)
Front Panel Indicators (see figure 1)
§ <ON> Green
• Illuminated when the printer is in operation.
• In Serial mode, extinguishes after 20 seconds before going into Auto Sleep mode to
minimize battery consumption.
• In IrDA mode, on steady.
§ <READY> Green
• In IrDA mode, is illuminated during Infrared communication; extinguishes after 20
seconds to minimize battery consumption.
• In Serial mode is illuminated when the optional Magnetic Card Reader is ready for
swiping.
• Flashes twice before going into Auto Sleep mode when connected to PC.
§ <Charge> Yellow
• If illuminated the battery cartridge is accepting charge.
• Turns off automatically at the end of the charge cycle.
§ <LOW PWR> Yellow
• If illuminated the battery cartridge is depleted.
• Recharge battery cartridge if LED is on.
