Epson LQ-300 Printer User Manual


 
EPSON LQ-300
5.
Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the
arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon.
6.
Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer as shown; then
press both sides of the cartridge firmly to fit the plastic
hooks into the printer slots.
7.
Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon
into place; it should not be twisted or creased.
8. Replace the printer cover.
After you install the color ribbon cartridge, run the self test.
If the top or bottom edge of the characters in the self test are
a different color from the rest, adjust the ribbon angle with
the color ribbon adjustment lever.
Note:
When you print using the color ribbon, print speed may be reduced.
To switch to the black ribbon, remove the color ribbon and
then install the black ribbon To remove the color ribbon,
press down on he motor unit and pull out the cartridge as
shown below. You do not have to remove the motor unit.
Information Reference List
Engineering Change Notices
NCWS
Product Support Bulletins
None
Technical Information Bulletins
None
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