Epson DFX-5000 User Manual page 116

9. Fit the plastic ribbon guide onto the metal pins on each side of
the print head, as shown below. The smaller end of the guide
should be on top, with its angled edge toward the platen. Turn
the ribbon-tightening knob to remove any slack in the ribbon.
10. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure that it
moves smoothly and that the ribbon is not twisted or creased.
11. Close the printer's top cover.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5-7