Epson 5000 - Manual (Page 115)

5. Remove the ribbon cartridge.
6. Remove the paper-tension unit. Attach the protective locking
clip to the paper-tension unit, and then replace the
paper-tension unit. See page 1-5.
7. Make sure the standard tractor is installed in the push-tractor
position.
8. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, and power
cord in the original packing materials and place them in
the printer’s original box.
5-4 Maintenance and Transportation