Removing the ribbon cassette – Star Micronics LC-4511 User Manual
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While guiding the ribbon between the print head 
and print head shield, press down gently but 
firmly on the cartridge until the side tabs snap 
securely into place.
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Rotate the knob on the cassette again to take up 
any slack.
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Replace the front cover of the printer.
Removing the ribbon cassette
Use the following procedure to remove the ribbon 
cassette from the printer when you want to replace it 
with a new one.
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Make sure that the printer is unplugged from its 
power outlet.
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Open the front cover of the printer.
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By hand, move the cartridge holder to the left 
side where there is a cutout in the top guide to 
allow easy installation and removal of the ribbon 
cassette.
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Using your thumb and forefinger to squeeze the 
two tabs on the ribbon cassette towards the 
center, carefully remove the cartridge from the 
holder.
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Use the procedure under “Installing the ribbon 
cassette” on page7 to install a new cartridge. 
Important!
Printing that is poor quality or too light is almost 
always due to a ribbon that is simply worn out or 
“used up.” If you experience problems with print 
quality, check the condition of the ribbon. If the black 
part looks gray and well-worn, replace the ribbon 
with a new one.
Caution!
Never move the print head while the printer is turned 
on. Doing so can damage the printer. If you have just 
finished printing, let the print head cool for a few 
minutes before you touch it.
Print head shield
Protecteur de tête d’impression
Druckkopfblende
Piastrina di protezione testina di stampa
Ribbon
Ruban
Farbband
Nastro
Print head
Tête d’impression
Druckkopf
Testina di stampa