Installing Or Replacing The Ribbon Cartridge - Epson FX-1180 User Manual

Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge

This section describes how to install or replace the ribbon
cartridge. The installation and replacement procedures are the
same except that you need to remove the used ribbon cartridge
before replacing it with a new one.
EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON ribbon
cartridges (#8750 for FX-880, #8755 for FX-1180). Products not
manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer
not covered by EPSON's warranties.
Warning:
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You need to move the print head by hand to install or replace the
ribbon cartridge. If you have just used the printer, the print head
may be hot; let it cool before touching it.
1. Make sure the printer is turned off. The printer is off when the
surface of the Operate button is even with the button
protectors as shown.
Caution:
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Moving the print head while the printer is on may damage
the printer.
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