TM 11-7025-210-10
Table 2-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services -- Continued
Equipment is
ITEM
INTERVAL
ITEM TO BE
NOT READY/
NO.
B
D
W
INSPECTED
PROCEDURE
AVAILABLE if:
1
Type
Check for ink buildup.
Type fingers complete-
Fingers
Clean if required.
ly smudged with ink.
2
Ribbon
Inspect ribbon condition
Ribbon torn or
Cartridge
while turning drive knob on
jammed in cartridge.
cartridge counterclockwise.
Replace if ribbon cut,
frayed, or jammed in
cartridge.
3
Ribbon
Check inking condition.
Print too light to
Run self-test. If neces-
read or self-test
sary, install re-inker.
will not run.
4
VFU Tape
Check condition. Replace
Tape torn or damaged.
if torn or damaged.
5
Platen
Check that platen is
Platen jammed.
properly seated. Push in
platen drive knob and turn.
6
Line
Clean, as follows:
Printer
Exterior/
1. Dampen soft lint-free
Paper
cloth with water. Wipe
Shield
paper shield.
2. Dampen cloth with liquid
cleanser. Wipe top and
bottom cover, pedestal, and
control panel.
3. Rinse cloth. Wipe
printer clean.
4. Using soft dry cloth,
wipe printer and paper
shield dry.
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