Epson FX-880 User Manual - Page 177

Transporting the Printer If you need to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it as described below, using the original box and packing materials. 1. Remove any paper loaded in the printer, and turn off the printer. B 2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; then disconnect the interface cable from the printer. If an optional cut-sheet feeder is installed, remove it. 3. Remove the paper guide. If any options are installed, remove them. w Warning: You need to move the print head by hand to remove the ribbon cartridge. If the printer has been used recently, the print head may be hot; let it cool before touching it. 4. Remove the ribbon cartridge by following step 3 through 6 and then steps 11 and 12 of "Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge" in Chapter 1. 5. Make sure that the paper tension unit is installed and the tractor is installed in the rear push position. (See Chapter 3 for instructions on installing the tractor in the rear push position.) Also make sure that the printer cover and front cover are closed. 6. Pack the printer, paper guide, ribbon cartridge, and power cord (if necessary) in the printer's original box with the original packing materials. Also pack options in their original boxes and packing materials. Cleaning and Transporting the Printer B-3