THIS IS NOT AN INKJET CARTRIDGE OR TONER CARTRIDGE; THIS IS A RIBBON CARTRIDGE FOR A DOT MATRIX PRINTER.

This is a compatible cartridge so there will be some differences from the OEM cartridge.  These differences will NOT affect the function.

 

Not Recognizing

 

There is no smart chip or any kind of ID contact on this cartridge.  Epson recommends the cartridge to be replaced once the prints become light.

 

To remove and install this cartridge into the Epson LQ-1000 printer do the following;

WARNING:  You need to remove the print head by hand to replace the ribbon cartridge.  If you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; let it cool for a few minutes before touching it.

 

–          Turn the printer power off.

–          Open the dust cover.

–          Manually move the print head to the middle of the platen.

–          Remove the old cartridge but pulling up on the raised fin on top of the cartridge and lifting it out of the printer.

–          Before loading the new cartridge into the printer, turn the small knob on top in the direction of the arrow to tighten the ribbon.

 

–          Hold the new cartridge by the two plastic tabs.  Lower the cartridge into the printer, guiding the two square pins on each end of the cartridge into the slots into the printer frame.  Press firmly on each end of the cartridge to make sure the pins are firmly seated in the slots.

 

–          Now use the point of a pencil to guide the ribbon into place between the ribbon guide and the print head.

 

–          With the cartridge in place, again turn the ribbon knob in the direction of the arrow to tighten the ribbon.

 

Print Quality Issues

 

Verify the ribbon cartridge is fully inserted and properly installed into the printer.  Check the ribbon slack.

 

If there are dots missing in the print then the paper thickness may be adjusting too far.  Adjust the print head distance using the paper thickness lever on the printer.

 

The print head will eventually wear out after a certain period of usage, if print quality isn’t improved with new ribbon cartridges then the print head may have an issue.

 

If the ribbon cartridge is continuously printing lightly then the ribbon may be depleted and the cartridge needs replacing.

 

Not Fitting

 

Verify you have the correct cartridge for your specific printer model.

 

Make sure the cartridge is being installed in the correct orientation.  Using the instructions outlined above, verify the installation of the cartridge.

 

Check inside the printer for any obstructions.  Check the cartridge itself for physical damage.