Replacing the Ribbon

When the printing becomes too faint, you need to replace the ribbon cartridge. Use the Epson ribbon cartridges listed below for best results. Genuine Epson ribbons are designed to work properly with your Epson printer; their high quality ensures proper operation and long life of the print head and other printer parts. Using any other ribbon may damage your printer.

Standard fabric, #7753 Film, #7768

To replace the ribbon cartridge, follow the steps in “Installing the ribbon cartridge” in Chapter 1.

Note:

Use the optional film ribbon cartridge when you want especially high quality printing. For everyday operations, use the standard ribbon cartridge.

Do not use a ribbon cartridge designed for 9-pin printers.

Transporting the Printer

If you need to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials, as described below:

1.Turn off the printer.

2.Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; then disconnect the interface cable from the printer.

3.Remove the paper guide.

4.Remove the optional pull tractor and cut-sheet feeder or feeders, if installed.

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