Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge
When printing becomes too faint, you need to replace the ribbon. Use the #8766 EPSON replacement cartridge only.
wWarning:
If the printer has been used recently, the print head may be hot. Let it cool before attempting to replace the ribbon.
To replace the ribbon cartridge, follow these steps:
1.Press the Pause button. Then turn off the printer.
2.Open the printer’s top cover and slide the print head to the exposed part of the paper bail.
3.Lift the ribbon guide off the print head as shown below.