Options and Consumables

Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge

EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON Ribbon Cartridges (S015016).

Warning:

You may touch 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 for a few minutes before proceeding.

Make sure the printer is turned off.

Open the printer cover by gently lifting up the notch on the both sides.

The print head should be in the replacement position indicated by an indentation in the front metal plate, as shown below.

If it is not, close the printer cover and turn the printer on to move the print head to the replacement position. Wait a few seconds, then turn the printer off again and open the printer cover.

Caution:

Following the steps below while the printer is turned on can damage the printer.

Squeeze the tabs on each side of the cartridge, and pull the cartridge out of the printer. Properly dispose the used ribbon and cartridge.

Turn the ribbon-tightening knob on the new cartridge in the direction of the arrow to take up any slack in the ribbon.

Hold the ribbon cartridge with the exposed ribbon down and the ribbon-tightening knob facing you, and guide the ribbon under the print head. Then snap the cartridge into place so that the tabs on both sides of the cartridge fit into the notches in the cartridge holder.

Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and push it firmly down into position; then press on both ends of the cartridge to make sure the plastic hooks fit into the slots.

Turn the ribbon-tightening knob again to remove any slack in the ribbon and to make sure the ribbon moves freely.

Close the printer cover.

Note:

The printer pauses and cannot print when the printer cover is open.

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