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 the use of genuine EPSON ribbon
cartridges (#8750). Products not manufactured by EPSON may
cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON’s
warranties.
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Warning:
You need to move the print head by hand to install or replace the
ribbon cartridge. If you have 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
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button is even with the button
protectors as shown.
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Caution:
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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