Epson ActionPrinter 2000 User Manual page 21

Assembling the Printer
5. 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.
Slide the print head from side to side to make sure that it
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moves smoothly. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or
creased.
7. Close the paper tension unit cover.
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