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As of 2023 ink ribbons for the DMP-2000 are no longer available.  
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As of 2023 ink ribbons for the [[Amstrad/Schneider DMP2000 Printer|DMP-2000]] are no longer available.  
  
 
If the ribbon is still functioning, it's possible to re-ink the ribbon with some oil based ink.  
 
If the ribbon is still functioning, it's possible to re-ink the ribbon with some oil based ink.  
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* open the right plastic case of the ribbon
 
* open the right plastic case of the ribbon
 
* soak the sponge with ink (use gloves!)
 
* soak the sponge with ink (use gloves!)
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[[File:DMP2000 ribboncase open.jpeg|thumbnail|none]]
 
* put everything back together
 
* put everything back together
 
* print several pages full of text until the ribbon is soaked again with ink
 
* print several pages full of text until the ribbon is soaked again with ink
  
 
To speed up the process, you can use a small sponge, soak it with ink and press it against the ribbon while the printer prints.
 
To speed up the process, you can use a small sponge, soak it with ink and press it against the ribbon while the printer prints.

Latest revision as of 21:48, 1 March 2024

As of 2023 ink ribbons for the DMP-2000 are no longer available.

If the ribbon is still functioning, it's possible to re-ink the ribbon with some oil based ink.

The process is quick and easy:

  • get some oil based ink, e.g. "Pelikan 351353 - stamp pad ink with oil"
  • open the right plastic case of the ribbon
  • soak the sponge with ink (use gloves!)
DMP2000 ribboncase open.jpeg
  • put everything back together
  • print several pages full of text until the ribbon is soaked again with ink

To speed up the process, you can use a small sponge, soak it with ink and press it against the ribbon while the printer prints.