Epson 1170 - Manual (Page 100)

Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge
When your printing becomes too faint, you need to replace the
ribbon cartridge. The following Epson replacement ribbon
cartridges are recommended:
Printer Standard fabric Film
LQ-870
#
7753
#
7768
LQ-1170 # 7754
#
7770
To replace the ribbon cartridge, follow the steps described in
Installing the ribbon cartridge in Chapter 1.
Note:
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Use the optional film ribbon when you need especially high-
quality printing. For everyday operations, use the standard
ribbon.
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Do not use ribbons designed for nine-pin printers.
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