EPSON LQ-300

5.Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon.

6.Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer as shown; then press both sides of the cartridge firmly to fit the plastic hooks into the printer slots.

Note:

When you print using the color ribbon, print speed may be reduced.

To switch to the black ribbon, remove the color ribbon and then install the black ribbon To remove the color ribbon, press down on he motor unit and pull out the cartridge as shown below. You do not have to remove the motor unit.

7.Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place; it should not be twisted or creased.

8.Replace the printer cover.

After you install the color ribbon cartridge, run the self test.

If the top or bottom edge of the characters in the self test are a different color from the rest, adjust the ribbon angle with the color ribbon adjustment lever.

Information Reference List

Engineering Change Notices

NCWS

Product Support Bulletins

None

Technical Information Bulletins

None

Related Documentation

TM-LQ300 EPSON LQ-300 Service Manual

PL-LQ300 EPSON LQ-300 Parts Price List

4003131EPSON LQ-*300 User’s Guide

Dot Matrix Printers

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