Epson 1170 - Manual (Page 101)

Transporting the Printer
If you need to transport your printer some distance, carefully
repack it using the original box and packing materials, as described
below.
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Remove the paper guide and any installed options.
3. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; then
disconnect the interface cable from the printer.
4. Remove the ribbon cartridge.
5. If you have removed the tractor unit, replace it now according
to the instructions in Chapter 2.
6. If your printer had a protective screw, replace it now to protect
the printer during shipment. See Chapter
1
for instructions.
7. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, and power
cord in the original packing materials and insert them in the
original box.
5-4 Maintenance and Transportation