Epson FX-870 User Manual page 24

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CAUTION: Moving the print head while the printer is on
might damage the printer. Also, if you just used the
printer, the print head may be hot; let it cool for a few
minutes before touching it.
5. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to
remove any slack in the ribbon. Next, hold the ribbon cartridge
by its handle (two handles for the wide carriage) and push it
firmly down into position; then press on both ends of the
cartridge to fit the plastic hooks into the slots.
6. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon
between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the
ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place.
Assembling the Printer
Setting Up the Printer
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