DMP 2100  (260-1256)           Ribbon                  Faxback Doc. # 4604

Black Ribbon (260-1442)

If the Ribbon Cassette is already installed, simply check to see that it is
properly threaded between the Head Mask and Print Head.

If the Ribbon Cassette is not installed, or if it must be replaced due to
excessive wear, faint printing, etc., follow this procedure:

1. Set the Power switch to OFF. (NOTE: When you turn the power OFF, any
   information stored in the Printer's buffer will automatically lost.)

2. Open the Top Cover.

3. Gently grasp the Ribbon Cassette at the corners nearest the paper an re-
   move it by lifting either side.

4. Unwrap the new Cassette and remove the packing foam.

Before inserting the new Cassette, tighten the Ribbon by turning the Knob 
in the direction indicated by the arrow.

5. Insert the ribbon at the end of Ribbon Cassette between the Head Mask 
   and the Print Head. Then, place the Ribbon Cassette on the Cassette 
   Holder, and press down. The Ribbon Cassette is set.  Do not force the 
   Cassette into place! If the Cassette is not properly fitted, the Cas-
   sette knob will not match up with the shaft from the Carriage. Do not 
   force the Cassette down, but fit it in gradually while turning the 
   Cassette knob in the indicated direction.

6. Once the new Cassette is installed, gently slide the ribbon in between
   the Head Mask and the Print Head. Tighten the ribbon by turning the 
   Cassette knob in the indicated direction.

7. Move the Carriage back and forth manually to check that the ribbon ad-
   vances properly. If the ribbon has not been properly fitted between the
   Head Mask and the Print Head, the Ribbon feed will not operate smoothly.

8. Close the Top Cover.

If it is hard to insert the ribbon between the Head and the Head Mask, move
the Copy Control Lever to position #4, and insert the ribbon. After setting
the ribbon Cassette, move the Copy Control Lever to the correct position.


(smm 07/26/93)