BTP-M170 User’s Manual
Roll paper should be rolled tightly to eliminate risk of paper jam or other malfunction.
Paper should be loaded in paper cabinet firmly and straight; otherwise, it will affect
paper auto-loading and printing.
4.7 Loading Ribbon
1) Open top cover of the printer.
2) Turn the ribbon knob two or three times according to the mark to tighten the ribbon.
3) Mount the ribbon on the print mechanism vertically until the ribbon cartridge is fixed.
4) Turn the ribbon knob two or three times according to mark to tighten the ribbon again.
Caution:
It is recommended to use EPSON original ribbon, otherwise, it will affect the
reliability of ribbon driving organ and print head.
Ribbon should be mounted between print head and paper, without folds or drapes.
The print head will become hot during printing. To avoid harm or injury, please give it
sufficient time to cool down before replacing the ribbon.
4.8 Self-test
1) Ensure roll paper and ribbon have been loaded in the printer, and top cover is closed
properly.
2) Hold the button while turning on the printer. When ERROR LED flashes once, release
the button, the self-test will start printing the configuration information and following
indication information: “Press and Release FEED key to print characters” and “Press
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