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1. Print mechanism should move all the way to the left edge.\\ 
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INITIAL TROUBLESHOOTING.\\ 
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When turning the ADAM on the following sequence should occur:\\ 
1. Print mechanism should move all the way to the left edge.\\ 
2. Daisy wheel should spin briefly.\\ 
3. Platen (roller) should advance one line.\\ 
4. Print mechanism moves to the right about one inch.\\ 
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If the above does not occur, then do the following:\\ 
1. Roll the paper advance knob (top right of the printer) back and forth to make sure the mechanism is not jammed.\\ 
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2. Turn the ADAM off, remove the cover on the printer and examine the cartridge return switch on the left side.  If this is a leaf switch, and the connectors are open even slightly, carefully bend them so that the upper bar is parallel to the base of the printer and the two electrical contacts are making firm contact.  You may also need to clean the contacts with a small amount of alcohol.\\ 
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3. Check for any obstructions, preventing full travel of the print mechanism.\\ 
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4. Check that the cable is tightly wound.\\ 
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5. Make sure the chrome bars are lubricated as described above.\\ 
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LIGHT PRINTING.\\ 
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Light printing may be caused by the ribbon not being advanced properly.\\ 
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While printing, remove the printer cover and watch the ribbon and see if it is advancing regularly.  If not, remove the ribbon, and advance it by hand using the knob at the top of the ribbon cartridge, in the direction indicated.  If the ribbon is hard to advance and there is still ribbon material remaining on the right side, the cartridge is binding up and the ADAM printer can't advance the ribbon as needed to maintain a dark print-image.\\ 
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You can fix this by opening the ribbon cartridge, using a small screwdriver, or other flat object, to pry the cartridge case apart at the seam.\\ 
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Take careful note of the way the ribbon is threaded through the mechanism. If the left spool is more than half full, this may be preventing the ribbon from advancing properly. You can cut the ribbon, remove the used ribbon on the left spool, reattach the ribbon to the spool with adhesive tape, or by winding it around a few times, rethreading the ribbon and replacing the top.\\ 
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If the ribbon does advance freely by turning the knob, then the problem may be in the ADAM printer ribbon advance. Remove the ribbon, print something and watch the ribbon drive mechanism.  If it does not turn with every keystroke, it will need repair.\\ 
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Thanks John, ED.\\ 
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SUPPLIES.\\ 
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Our total stock of original Coleco Ribbon Cartridges, obtained from The ADAM Connection, P.O.Box 562, Champlain, NY, USA., 12919-0562, have now been sold. We still have a good supply of "pancake" refills for you to install in your old cartridge cases, at $2.00 per copy, and several long keyboard cables at   $2.50 each. When these stocks are exhausted we may have difficulty in buying ribbons or refills, so stock your own shelves accordingly. \\ 
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The ADAM Connection has a very good list of Christmas Specials including original COLECO datapacks at $1.50US each or 5 for $7.00US or 10 for $14.00US. Sony HF 60 based datapacks at $1.65US each, or 5 for $8.00US and 10 for $15.00US. ADAM daisy wheels (Pica, Courier & Emphasis) at $3.95US each. ADAM Printer Ribbons at $3.95US each. Original COLECO ADAMcalc complete with full instruction manual, at $15.00US. Original COLECO SmartFILER complete with full instructions at $12.00US.  Original COLECO ExperTYPE with instructions at $12.00US.  Original COLECO SmartLETTERS & FORMS with full instructions, (disk version only) at $12.00US. Coleco 5 1/4" Discdrives at $165.00US, and Digital Datadrives at $19.95US. \\ 
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Those are very fair prices and I suggest that anyone who wants to take advantage of this opportunity contact Steve Major at The ADAM Connection and enquire about shipping & handling costs etc.. You might want to ask him for a copy of his latest catalog as well. Mention V.I.S.A. when you write.\\ 
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ADAM NEWS NETWORK.\\ 
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As I mentioned previously, we are involved in the collection and distribution, on a North America-wide basis, of news concerning the ADAM. Barry Wilson, the co-editor of the St.  Louis ADAM User Group newsletter was responsible for conceiving the idea, and he acts as the "source" through which all the material flows. We receive at least 2 discs full of excerpts from the incoming material, which Barry feels will be of interest to the various groups in the US and Canada. \\ 
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Barry is to be congratulated for realizing the potential of the scheme and for putting so much effort, plus his own financial resources into the project.\\ 
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Well done Barry. You are a true son of ADAM!..\\ 
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