HOW TO
FIT
A
NEW
RIBBON
By following these instructions, in conjunction with the diagrams on
the opposite page, the fitting of a new ribbon is a simple operation.
First raise the hinged top plate of the machine as shown in Fig. 6.
Before
commencing
the
operation
observe
closely
how
the
old
ribbon is threaded in the guide No. 33, Fig. 7, and, more important
still,
that
you
have
a
ribbon
fitted
on
correct
Imperial
spools.
“Imperitype” ribbons are recommended—they are always fitted
-
with
the
correct
spool.
Now
wind
all
ribbon
on
one
spool
by
turning
the
spool with
the finger pressed
lightly
on
the
top
of the
spool
near
the
edge.
Next
remove the
full
spool
by
swinging
the
ribbon
spool lever No. 31, Fig. 7, out of the way. The spool can then be
taken
off.
Now detach the end of the old ribbon from the empty spool remain-
ing in the machine and attach the free end of the new one in its place.
Take
care
to
ensure
that
the
black
portion
is
uppermost
and
that
there
are no
twists
or kinks in the ribbon
(Fig.
7).
Drop
the new
full spool on to the other spindle, giving it a turn or two until you
feel it engage with the driving pin. Make sure that the new ribbon
comes
off each
spool correctly,
i.e,,
from
the
outer
side
in
each
case.
Now
thread
the
ribbon
through
the
right
and
left-hand
ribbon
guides (No. 32, Fig. 7) and finally through the centre ribbon guide
(No. 33, Fig. 7). The whole system should now have the appearance
shown in Fig. 9.
By means of the ribbon reversing stud No. 34, Fig. 4, you can cause
the
ribbon
to
wind
from
the
full
towards
the
empty
spool.
The
machine is now ready for use, and the ribbon will need no further
attention
until
it
is
worn
out
and
ready
for
replacement.
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