Matrix nylon printer ribbon is designed to meet the demands of Epson's fast, high-performance impact printers, including DFX5000, DFX5000+, DFX8000 and DFX8500 printers. Genuine Epson ribbon delivers consistently crisp, black output time and time again. Long-lasting and easy to install, this extra-long life ribbon provides longer life and better character definition than imitation supplies. Lubricating agents in ink extend the life of printhead.