Epson FX-880 - Impact Printer Quick Reference - Page 9

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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.

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.