402.2.4 Ribbon drive (See Figure)The ribbon feed mechanism feeds the ink ribbon and functions by driving the ribbon motor (pulsemotor).(1) Ribbon cartridgeThis has a mechanism of capable of printing clear characters at all times by using a one-way-feed endless ribbon.(2) FeedingThe ribbon feeding mechanism starts running regardless of whether the printer is printing ornot, and stops at the same time when the spacing motion stops.When the ribbon motor is driven, the rotational force is transmitted to the drive roller in theribbon cartridge through ribbon feed gears, and the ink ribbon fed.Ribbon cartridgeRibbon feed gearStacker gear Idle gearRibbon feed gearRibbon drive gearDrive rollerRibbon feed mechanismFigure 2.26
