ABLE Ap25 Quick Start Manual

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Quick Start Guide

Ap25

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Ap25 PANEL MOUNTING PRINTER RANGE

Operator Information

There are two buttons on the front panel of the
printer. One button operates the front door
latch, the other controls the paper feed.

Door Latch:

With the printer mounted in data mode attitude
(paper emerging downwards) so that the two
control buttons are at upper left, to open the
front door of the printer, press the door latch
(the outermost of the two buttons) sideways
towards the other button, using thumb or
forefinger (see Figure 1). This will release the
latch and the door can be swung outwards to
expose the paper roll.

Paper Feed Button.

With the printer in data mode attitude press the
top part of the innermost button to activate
paper feed (see Figure 2). This will continue for
as long as the button is held down.

Paper Roll Replacement:

Open the printer door as described above and
swing the door open to expose the paper roll.
If any paper remains in the printer, tear the end
off against the paper tear bar and carefully pull
the remaining paper backwards, from the rear
of the mechanism mounting chassis, until the
free end emerges. Press the paper roll retaining
button inwards using the thumb and forefinger
(see figure 3) and remove the empty roll.

Take a new roll of paper, and separate the end
from the rest of the roll. Remove any damaged
or gummed part of the paper, and cut the free
end squarely with a pair of scissors or a knife,
leaving a clean straight edge to present to the
printer mechanism.

Thread the new roll past the retention button
onto the spindle with the paper unspooling in an
anticlockwise direction when viewed from the
open end. (See Figure 4). Press the paper feed
actuator arm (at upper left in data mode) until
the mechanism grips the paper and pulls it
through to the front of the printer. (See Figure

5).

Turn the paper roll so that any loose turns are
wound snugly against the roll. Close the printe

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door.
More paper may now be fed through by
pressing the paper feed button on the front
panel. (see Figure 2).

Ribbon Cartridge Replacement:

Tear off any paper emerging from the printer.
Open the printer door by pressing the door latch

inwards.
Place forefinger against the lower edge of the

mechanism mounting chassis and thumb
against the base of the door (see Figure 6).

Check that the ribbon cartridge spindle is
correctly seated over the printer ribbon drive
shaft, and snap the cartridge into place.

Ensure that the ribbon is taut and parallel to the
paper.

If necessary tighten the ribbon by turning the
faceted disc clockwise using fingernail (see
Figure 8).

Carefully press the door and chassis in vertically
opposite directions until the catch is released.
Do not pull the door and chassis apart without
first releasing the catch.

Swing the chassis back, leaving the door fully
open. This will expose the printer mechanism
and ink ribbon cartridge.

Press down on the end of the ink ribbon
cartridge marked 'PUSH' (see Figure 7) and
carefully remove the used cartridge.

Fit a replacement cartridge, ensuring that the
paper lies between the ribbon and the steel
printer platen.

If there is some paper protruding from the front
of the printer mechanism, ensure that it will
pass clearly through the guide channel and past
the tear bar before snapping the chassis shut
against the back of the door.

Turn the paper roll by hand so that any loose
turns are wound snugly against the roll.

Close the door and check that the paper flows
freely, using the paper feed button.

Consumables available

A consumables pack (Stock No. A160CBP) is
available containing five 19m rolls of paper and
two Epson ribbon cartridges. Use of this paper
is recommended, as most paper rolls from other
sources are too large to fit within the printer
housing, and may be of inferior quality causing
dust and wear.

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