MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Although your Simplex 125 is designed to be maintenance-free, it contains sensitive electronic parts.
Treat it with care to assure best performance.
Avoid Rough Treatment. Avoid dropping the unit. Only gentle pressure is needed to activate the
print action in either Manual or Automatic modes. Retain the original packaging so you can use it
if you must ship the Simplex 125.
Cleaning
The hard plastic casing of your clock has a durable finish that should retain its original luster for
many years. Clean exposed parts with a soft, slightly damp cloth. To remove stains, use a mild soap.
Never use detergents, excess water, treated cloths, harsh cleaning agents, or sprays.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you are experiencing problems, try the following suggestions before calling for assistance.
Problem
Poor Print Quality
Print is offset improperly
Cover will not snap back into place
Jam Error Message
Lo Batt Error Message
(if Battery Back-Up is installed)
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• Replace ribbon (see page 5).
• Reset the print margin (see page 5).
• Turn the key back one-quarter turn counterclock-
wise. The key must be in this vertical position (or
removed) in order for the cover to snap back into
place.
• Remove ribbon and check for ease of rotation; if bad,
discard and replace with new ribbon (see "To Change
the Ribbon" on page 5).
• Check print head area for obstruction; remove
obstruction.
• Press the reset switch with the straightened end of a
paper clip (reset switch is shown on page 9).
• This message indicates that the battery back-up has
been drained to a level too low for proper operation.
(refer to page 27). Reconnect unit to live wall outlet
to automatically re-charge the battery.
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