Lathem 1200 Series User Manual

1200 Series User’s Manual 

 

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Lathem time recorders have self-reversing ribbons.  With normal 
use, a ribbon should last for many months or even years….and 
when the time comes, it is easy to change. 

 

1.  Remove the top cover and raise type section (see “Raise 

the type section” on page 3.) 

2. Remove 

the 

cotter pins 4.1 that retain the ribbon spools 

and slide off old spools. 

3. Lift 

ribbon hold-down guide 4.2 – use pencil to support 

in up position. 

4.  Remove ribbon and replace with new Lathem ribbon.  

Make sure the ribbon feeds from bottom of spools and 
runs BETWEEN reversing fingers 4.3, the red side 
aligned with date wheel(s). 

5.  Install cotter pins, remove pencil, and lower type section 

into place.