Epson 5000 - Manual (Page 114)

Replacing the Ribbon
When the printing becomes too faint, you need to replace the
ribbon cartridge. Use the Epson ribbon cartridges listed below
for best results. Genuine Epson ribbons are designed to work
properly with your Epson printer; their high quality ensures
proper operation and long life of the print head and other
printer parts. Using any other ribbon may damage your printer.
Standard fabric, #7753
Film, #7768
To replace the ribbon cartridge, follow the steps in “Installing
the ribbon cartridge” in Chapter 1.
Note:
Use the optional film ribbon cartridge when you want especially
high quality printing. For everyday operations, use the standard
ribbon cartridge.
Do not use a ribbon cartridge designed for 9-pin printers.
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. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; then
disconnect the interface cable from the printer.
3. Remove the paper guide.
4. Remove the optional pull tractor and cut-sheet feeder or
feeders, if installed.
Maintenance and Transportation 5-3