Genicom 3850/3870 Plus User Manual

Step 2 – Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 

 

GB-6 

6.  Turn the ribbon winding knob in the arrow direction (located on 

the cartridge) to take up slack in the ribbon. 

7.  Push the cartridge down gently until it clips into place at all four 

locking points. 

8.  Turn the ribbon winding knob again in the direction of the arrow 

to take up slack in the ribbon. 

9.  To ensure that the ribbon guide runs freely along the ribbon, 

manually move the print carriage horizontally.  

1.  Make sure that the printer is turned off for at least 15 minutes. 

 

during operation. 

2.  Open the top printer cover. 

3.  Slide the ribbon guide out of the print head.  

4.  Remove the used ribbon cartridge by lifting it up. 

Now, you are ready to insert the new ribbon cartridge.