{"product_id":"epson-erc-30-34-38-purple-ribbon-6-pack","title":"Epson ERC-30\/34\/38 Purple Ribbon (ERC-30\/34\/38) – 6-Pack Compatible","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEpson ERC-30\/34\/38 Purple (ERC-30\/34\/38) at a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e a point-of-sale receipt\/journal ribbon in purple, rated at about 3,000,000 characters. Compatible: newly manufactured to fit and print like the original. Sold as a 6-pack. Fits the Epson TM-U200, Epson TM-U200A, Epson TM-U200B and 95 more. Backed by a 1-year 100% satisfaction guarantee; orders by 4 PM ET (Mon–Fri) ship the same day from Long Island, NY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:700;width:34%\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eCompatible (newly manufactured)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:700;width:34%\"\u003eReplaces OEM part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eERC-30\/34\/38 (Epson — ERC30, ERC 30, ERC34)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:700;width:34%\"\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003ePurple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:700;width:34%\"\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e6 ribbons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:700;width:34%\"\u003eYield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eAbout 3,000,000 characters per ribbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:700;width:34%\"\u003eRibbon type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eNylon fabric ribbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:700;width:34%\"\u003eGuarantee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e1-year 100% satisfaction guarantee: replacement or refund\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:700;width:34%\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eSame business day when ordered by 4 PM ET (Mon–Fri); free shipping on orders over $50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e6 × compatible Epson ERC-30\/34\/38 purple ribbons (ERC-30\/34\/38) — about 3,000,000 characters each\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Printers (98 models)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul style=\"columns:2;-webkit-columns:2;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-U200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-U200A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-U200B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-U200D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-U210A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-U210AR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-U210B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-U210D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-U220\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-U220A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-U220B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-U220D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-U220PA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-U220PB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-U220PD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-U220IIB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-U220IID\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-U230\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-U230P\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-U280\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-U300\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-U300A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-U300B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-U300C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-U300D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-U300PA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-U300PB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-U325\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-U370\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-U375\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-U375P\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson IT-U375\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-300\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-300A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-300B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-300C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson TM-300D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson M-119\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson M-119A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson M-119B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson M-119D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson M-133A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson M-143A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson M-166A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson M-188\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson M-188A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson M-188B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson M-188D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson M-51JA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson M-51JB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson M-51JC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson M-51JD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson M-51PA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson M-51PB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson M-51PD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson M-63UA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpson M-115A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnker Data Systems 40.0068\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnker Data Systems 40.2064\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBixolon SRP-275\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMC International CR280\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDatamega DPN-2700\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingtron CL Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicros 1200W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicros 1300W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicros 1320W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicros 1370W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicros 1390W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicros 1700\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicros 2415W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicros 2700W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicros 400-344\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicros 4000W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicros 4300-395\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNCR 7455\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNikko NK-400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorand 4810\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOmni TM300\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanasonic JS-7000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanasonic JS-7500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanasonic JS-8000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanasonic JS-9000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanasonic PM300\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanasonic PM308\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePOS-X XR200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSamsung SRP-270\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSamsung SRP-270A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSamsung SRP-275\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp ER-2975\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp ER-3210\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp ER-A750\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSiemens Nixdorf Beetle 70 Printer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweda 280\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTEC RE-2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTEC RE-2500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTEC RE-3000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTEC RE-3500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't mix these up:\u003c\/strong\u003e ERC-30, ERC-34 and ERC-38 are the same cartridge; Epson consolidated the numbers and ERC-38 is the current one. This is the TM-U220 kitchen\/receipt printer ribbon and fits the TM-U200\/U210\/U230\/U300\/U325\/U375 family plus Bixolon\/Samsung SRP-270\/275 and Sharp ER-A750 registers. ERC-23 (TM-267\/270) is a smaller cartridge; ERC-32 is for the TM-U675\/TM-H6000; ERC-35 is for the TM-U875.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure? Look up your exact model on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/castleink.com\/pages\/find-ink-by-printer\"\u003eFind Ink by Printer\u003c\/a\u003e page, or contact us and we'll confirm the right ribbon for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart Numbers \u0026amp; Also Known As\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis item replaces or is also searched for as: ERC30, ERC34, ERC38, ERC-30B, ERC-30BR, ERC-30P, ERC-34B, ERC-34BR, ERC-38B, ERC-30\/34\/38, R-ERC30P\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Troubleshooting\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstalling:\u003c\/strong\u003e turn the printer off, open the cover and lift out the old cartridge. Turn the knob on the new cartridge to take up any slack, slide the ribbon between the print head and the ribbon guide, press the cartridge down until it clicks, then turn the knob once more. Print a test receipt to confirm the ribbon is seated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaint or patchy print:\u003c\/strong\u003e make sure the ribbon is seated in front of the print head and the take-up knob has been turned to remove slack. If print stays faint after a fresh ribbon, the print head may need cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible (Newly Manufactured) vs. Original\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal (OEM)\u003c\/strong\u003e supplies are new from the printer brand and cost the most. \u003cstrong\u003eCompatible\u003c\/strong\u003e supplies, like this one, are newly manufactured by a third party to fit and print like the original at a lower price. Castle Ink sells remanufactured inkjet cartridges and compatible (newly manufactured) toner, drums, ribbons and fax film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Options for the Same Printers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/castleink.com\/products\/epson-erc-30-34-38-black-ribbon-6-pack\"\u003eEpson ERC-30\/34\/38 Black ribbon (ERC-30\/34\/38) – 6-pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/castleink.com\/products\/epson-erc-30-34-38-black-red-ribbon-6-pack\"\u003eEpson ERC-30\/34\/38 Black\/Red ribbon (ERC-30\/34\/38) – 6-pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich printers use the Epson ERC-30\/34\/38 ribbon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEpson TM-U200, Epson TM-U200A, Epson TM-U200B, Epson TM-U200D, Epson TM-U210A, Epson TM-U210AR, Epson TM-U210B, Epson TM-U210D and 90 more (full list above).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long does one ribbon last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original is rated at about 3,000,000 characters. Fabric ribbons fade gradually rather than running out, so replace it when receipts or printouts become hard to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs purple the right color?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurple is the traditional color for cash-register journal and receipt printing; many registers were shipped with purple ribbons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill a compatible ribbon damage my printer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The cartridge is built to the original dimensions and uses the same nylon fabric and ink type, so it installs and prints like the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen will my order ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrders placed by 4 PM ET, Monday through Friday, ship the same business day from Long Island, NY, by USPS (2–5 business days). Expedited 1–2 day delivery is available at checkout, and shipping is free on orders over $50.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castle Ink","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44103344750627,"sku":"R-ERC30P","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/2177\/8723\/files\/b048846f-c3e5-4887-964c-e4d619a49e2e.jpg?v=1793130959","url":"https:\/\/castleink.com\/products\/epson-erc-30-34-38-purple-ribbon-6-pack","provider":"Castle Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}