How to replace the ribbon cartridge on the Seiko TP-5
When the printing from your Seiko TP-5 becomes faint, the ribbon cartridge will need replacing. It must be replaced with Seiko part number TP-1051N.
To replace the ribbon cartridge on your Seiko TP-5 time clock, follow the procedure below.
To replace the ribbon cartridge on your Seiko TP-5 time clock, follow the procedure below.
- With the power applied to the Seiko TP-5, unlock and remove the top cover.
- Grasp the ribbon cartridge by its tab and pull the ribbon out of the Seiko TP-5.
- Turn the knob of the new ribbon cartridge in the same direction as the arrow to tighten the ribbon.
- Place the ribbon cartridge inside the Seiko TP-5 as shown in the figure. Keep on pushing in the ribbon cartridge until the clasps on both sides catch and you hear a "click" sound.
If you're having difficultly inserting the ribbon cartridge, try the above whilst turning the knob. - Ensure you install the ribbon cartridge so that the ribbon is between the print head and the ribbon mask.
Printing will be poor if the ribbon is incorrectly placed behind the ribbon mask. - Turn the knob of the ribbon cartridge in the direction of the arrow to tighten the ribbon.
- Replace and lock the top cover.
Last updated on Wednesday, 13 March 2019
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