Star Micronics LC-8521 - Manual (Page 15)

Removing the ribbon cassette 7
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Press down gently but firmly on the cassette until it snaps securely into
place.
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Rotate the knob on the cassette again to take up any slack.
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Close the front cover of the printer.
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.
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 center position of the paper guide
where there is a cutout to allow easy installation and removal of the ribbon
cassette.