Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge
This section describes how to install or replace the ribbon

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cartridge. The installation and replacement procedures are the same except that you need to remove the used ribbon cartridge before replacing it with a new one.

EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges (#8750 for FX-880, #8755 for FX-1180). Products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON’s warranties.

Warning:

w You need to move the print head by hand to install or replace the ribbon cartridge. If you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; let it cool before touching it.

1.Make sure the printer is turned off. The printer is off when the surface of the Operate button is even with the button protectors as shown.

Caution:

c Moving the print head while the printer is on may damage the printer.

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