Epson C11C560111 - PLQ 20 B/W Dot-matrix Printer User Manual page 80

The printout is pale.
Cause
The ribbon is worn out.
The printout is faint.
Cause
The ribbon is worn out.
Part of the printout is missing, or dots are missing in random
positions.
Cause
The ribbon has too much slack,
the ribbon has come loose, or
the ribbon cartridge is not
installed properly.
The ribbon is worn out.
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Problem Solver
What to do
Replace the ribbon cartridge as
described in "Replacing the ribbon
cartridge" on page 25.
What to do
Replace the ribbon cartridge as
described in "Replacing the ribbon
cartridge" on page 25.
What to do
Remove any slack in the ribbon by
turning the ribbon-tightening knob, or
reinstall the ribbon cartridge as
described in "Replacing the ribbon
cartridge" on page 25.
Replace the ribbon cartridge as
described in "Replacing the ribbon
cartridge" on page 25.