Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge

This section describes how to install or replace the ribbon 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 using genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges (S015086). Products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON’s warranties.

wWarning:

You will 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 for a few minutes 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.

cCaution:

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

2.If the printer is connected to an electrical outlet, unplug it from the outlet.

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