Chapter 2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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CHAPTER 2

O P E R A T I N G INSTRUCTIONS

Index of Operating Procedures

Paragraph No.

Title

Page No.

2-7

Power ON/Power OFF Line Printer

2-9

2-8

Install/Remove Paper

2-11

Remove/Replace Ribbon Cartridge

2-9

2-18

2-10

Remove/Replace Character Band

2-22

Prepare VFU Punched Tape

2-13

2-26

2-14

Install/Remove VFU Tape

2-30

2-15

S e l f - T e s t / O p e r a t e Line Printer

2-34

Section I. DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR'S

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

2-1. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

T h e line printer is operated with mechanical and electronic controls.

The following mechanical controls are used to prepare

a . Mechanical Controls.

t h e p r i n t e r f o r operation:

· Band

Release

Handle.

Used to create and release tension on character band

· Pivot Arm Assembly. Opens for mounting ribbon on drive roller, magnetic

c a p s t a n , and first ribbon guide

· Band

Cover. Opens for access to VFU assembly and character band. Closes

f o r protection against moving character band

Moves upward and downward to release or lock

· Hammer Bank Latch Handle.

hammer bank in position

· Paper

Drive

Sprockets.

Used to mount and advance pin-feed paper

Sprocket Covers. Open for mounting paper on sprocket pins. Close to hold

paper securely on pins

Sprocket Locks. A u t o m a t i c a l l y lock sprockets in position. Can be

squeezed and unlocked to allow sprockets to slide along drive shaft

· Paper

Guides.

Can be positioned along drive shaft to provide support for

paper

2-1