TM 11-7025-232-10
O P E R A T I N G INSTRUCTIONS
Index of Operating Procedures
Paragraph No.
Title
Page No.
Power ON/Power OFF Line Printer
Install/Remove Paper
Remove/Replace Ribbon Cartridge
Remove/Replace Character Band
Prepare VFU Punched Tape
Install/Remove VFU Tape
S e l f - T e s t / O p e r a t e Line Printer
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
