Epson FX-286 Replacing the ribbon, 4 Loading Continuous-feedPaper, Figure 1-7.Positioning the ribbon

4.The ribbon should slide between the silver ribbon guide and the print head. If it doesn’t, you can guide the ribbon into place using the point of a pencil, as shown in Figure 1-7.(You can also refer to the diagram on the top of the ribbon cartridge.)

Figure 1-7. Positioning the ribbon

5.With the cartridge in place, again turn the ribbon knob in the direc- tion of the arrow to tighten the ribbon.

And that’s it-the ribbon is now installed.

Replacing the ribbon...

The FX-286 uses a continuous-loop, inked fabric ribbon. When printing becomes too light, you'll need to replace the ribbon with a fresh cartridge. To replace the ribbon, just pull up on the two plastic tabs on top of the cartridge and lift the cartridge out of the printer. To install a new ribbon, follow the preceding steps.

4 Loading Continuous-feed Paper

If you plan to use the installed tractor feed unit and continuous -feed paper, set up your FX-286 where the paper can flow freely in and out of the printer.

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