ImageWriter LQ Ribbon Usage
The ImageWriter LQ is designed to do a ribbon shift per page on a multipage
document, but every time you turn off the printer, the ribbon is reset back to
band #1.
If your ImageWriter LQ doesn't step the ribbon down a track every page, it may
be due to one of the following reasons:
- A tab on the left side of the black ribbon cassette (not present on the color
ribbon) engages a switch that enables ribbon shift. It's possible that even if
the tab is present and the ribbon is securely seated, the tab on the ribbon box
might not press down the switch enough preventing the ribbon shift.
To work around this problem:
- Tape the switch down
OR
- Wrap tape around the cartridge tab, making it thicker so it will apply more
pressure on the switch.
If you tape the switch down and the ribbon still doesn't shift, this indicates
a non-functional sensor. The printer hardware requires service.