Replacing The Ribbon Cartridge - Epson FX-880 Quick Reference

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Warning:
If you just used the printer, the print head may be hot; let it cool before you replace the ribbon
cartridge.
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Caution:
Make sure the printer is off and unplugged from the electrical outlet. Moving the print head while
the printer is on may damage the printer.
1. Remove the printer cover.
2. Press up the tabs on the paper tension unit,
then lift the front of the unit and pull it up
and out of the printer.
3. Make sure that the print head is not hot;
then slide the print head to the middle of
the printer by hand.
4. Grasp the cartridge using its handle and
pull it up and out of the printer.
5. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob of the new
ribbon cartridge in the direction of the
arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon.
6. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and
push it firmly down into position; then
press both ends of the cartridge to fit the
plastic hooks into the slots.

Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge

paper tension unit
Remove the paper tension unit.
handle
Remove the ribbon cartridge.
Remove any slack in the ribbon.
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