Replacing The Ribbon - Epson FX-1050 User Manual

WARNING:
Never use alcohols or thinners to clean the printer; these
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chemicals can damage the components as well as the
case.
Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or
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electronic components.
Do not use a hard or abrasive brush.
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Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants;
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unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Contact your
Epson dealer if you think lubrication is needed.

Replacing the Ribbon

When your printing becomes too faint you need to replace the ribbon.
Use only the following Epson replacement ribbon cartridges: the #8750
ribbon cartridge for the FX-850 or the #8755 ribbon cartridge for the
FX-1050.
To replace the ribbon follow the procedure below:
1. Turn off the power to the printer and remove the printer cover.
WARNING: If the printer has been used recently, the print
head may be hot. Let it cool before attempting to replace the
ribbon.
Maintenance
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