Installing The Ribbon Cartridge - Epson 5000/5500 User Manual

Assembling the Printer

Installing the ribbon cartridge

Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the power
cord is not plugged into an electrical outlet.
If necessary, lift the printer cover up and off. Grasp both ends
1.
of the clear plastic paper-tension unit and lift it up and off also,
WARNING: Never move the print head while the printer is
turned on; this can 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.
2. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer.
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