Acroprint E-Series (ET__ETC) - Manual (Page 4)

ADJUSTABLE PRINT IMPACT CONTROL
The Stamp has an adjustable Print
Impact Control (see Figure 5).
• Turning the knob clockwise increases the impact, turning the knob
counterclockwise lowers the impact.
The standard setting is midway between soft and hard. Use the
lowest setting that provides a clear imprint. Replacing worn ribbons
instead of increasing the print impact will extend the machine’s
lifespan.
DIGITAL CLOCK - SETTING CONTROLS - ETC Model Only
The ETC model is equipped with a digital clock. You will find the
setting controls beside the Print Impact Control Knob located in the
lower housing of the machine. (See Figure 5). Each control is labeled
with letters and operates as follows.
Setting Function Command
Hour Set: Depress “H” switch
Minute Set: Depress “M” switch
Setting Digital Display (ETC)
The digital display must be set to match the typewheels.
• Plug in machine.
• Press the H (Hour) button to advance
the hour.
• Press the M (Minute) button to advance the minute.
• When you hear the minute advance
click, take a print.
• Match the display to the printed time.
Close Typehead
• Lower the typehead.
• Press down and insure that both lock levers latch and typehead is
secure.
Close Cover
• Lower the cover until it latches into the typehead assembly.
RIBBON REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
When the printing becomes light, change the ribbon. Using other
than authorized Acroprint ribbons may result in the ribbon not
advancing or reversing properly.
Warning
Be careful when changing the ribbon.
Ribbon ink will stain your hands and clothes.
1 Unplug machine.
2 Open cover and typehead .
(see Setting for instructions)
3 Grasp the Ribbon mechanism upper tie bar and pull upwards
and then out.
4 Place the ribbon mechanism on a sheet of paper with the
ribbon facing down.
5 Depress and hold down the front ribbon feeler lever. Push the
back of the spool towards you until it clears the ribbon drive
shaft, then pull the spool off of the ribbon tension spring.
(See Figure 8)
6 Repeat step 5 to remove the rear ribbon spool.
7 Place the new ribbon on a piece of paper with the spools about
6” apart and the empty spool at the front.
8 Place the ribbon drive mechanism over the ribbon.
9 Starting at the rear, pull the ribbon through the center and over
the lower tie bar. Depress and hold down the rear ribbon feeler
lever, with your other hand place the new spool on the stud on
the ribbon tension spring. Apply pressure to the spool/spring,
pivot the spool and mount the spool onto the ribbon drive
shaft. Note: Rotate the spool to make sure it seats fully.
10 Repeat step 9 to install the other spool on the front.
11 Remove ribbon slack by turning the
front spool in the direction the arrow illustrates (See Figure 9).
The ribbon is ready to be reinstalled.
12 Grasp the upper tie bar of the ribbon mechanism. Slide the rear
mounting slot into the rear pivot pin (See Figures 6 & 7). Then
pivot the ribbon mechanism down into front support pin slot.
13 Lower the typehead.
14 Close the cover.
15 Plug in machine and take a test print.
Warning: Be careful when
changing the ribbon not to get
ink on your clothing. The ink
will not wash out of clothing.
FIGURE 5
Soft Hard
H M
Adjustable
Print Impact
Control Knob
Digital Clock
Controls