The original Epson ink ribbons for the Epson dot-matrix printers are ideal for use with the respective dot-matrix technology. Whether 9, 24 or 48 dot printing technology, each procedure has individual demands on the ink ribbons. Our service technicians often identify a "compatible" ink ribbon as the cause of broken-off dots. The reason: it is not compatible, because it does not adequately taken the specific requirements of your Epson printer into account.