Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge

When your printing becomes too faint, you need to replace the ribbon cartridge. The following Epson replacement ribbon cartridges are recommended:

Printer

Standard fabricFilm

LQ-870

# 7753

# 7768

LQ-1170

# 7754

# 7770

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

Note:

•Use the optional film ribbon when you need especially high- quality printing. For everyday operations, use the standard ribbon.

•Do not use ribbons designed for nine-pin printers.

Maintenance and Transportation

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