Epson C238001 Product Information Guide - Page 13

EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 6. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and push it firmly down into position; then press down both ends of the cartridge to fit the plastic hooks into the slots. Clearing Paper Jams 1. Press the Operate button to turn off the printer. 2. Remove the printer cover. 3. If continuous paper is jammed in the printer, tear off the fresh supply at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 7. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place. 8. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it moves smoothly. 9. Install the paper tension unit by placing it on the printer's mounting pegs and lowering it into place. Press down both ends of the unit until it clicks into place. 10. Replace the printer cover. 4. Turn the knob on the left side of the printer away from you to eject the paper in the printer. Caution: Always turn off the printer before you use the knob; otherwise the printer may be damaged or the top-ofform or tear-off position may be lost. 5. Remove any remaining pieces of paper. If the paper is stuck where the printer ejects it, gently pull the paper out of the printer. 6. Replace the printer cover and press the Operate button to turn on the printer. Make sure the Paper Out light is not flashing and the Pause light is off. Using the Default-Setting Mode The default settings control many printer functions. While you can often set these functions through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to change a default setting from the printer's control panel using the defaultsetting mode. The following tables summarize the default-setting mode settings and options. The factory settings are bold. 11/98 EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 - 13