As an alternative to almost impossible to find cartridges, Herbert suggested to buy:

From Alibaba, the ribbon is the same width:

Red/Four colour ribbon compatible for EPSON DLQ3000 DLQ3250 VP4000 DLQ3000+ S015066 dot matrix printer ribbon cassette

Then, use a Silicone O-Ring, 20mm OD, 14mm ID, 3mm Width, VMQ Seal Rings Gasket, White, Pack of 20- Disassemble, a NOS ribbon before the OEM foam tires are shredded, clean the glue off and replace with the new silicon rubber tires listed above.

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