5-24Maintaining and Transporting the Printer

Transporting or Storing the Printer

If you are moving the printer a short distance (for example, in the same building), you can roll it on its stand. Follow the instructions on page 5-26.To ship the printer, you should repack it using the original box and packing materials. Follow the instructions below to prepare the printer for shipment.

If you need to store your printer for an extended period (two years for the Photographic Dye ink model, or six months for the Archival Ink or UltraChrome ink model), contact EPSON for assistance (see page 3 for contact information). A service technician must drain all ink from the printer before storage.

Preparing the Printer for Shipment

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It’s a good idea to store partially used cartridges in separate, resealable plastic bags.

Follow the steps below to prepare the printer for shipment:

1.Contact EPSON as described on page 3. A service technician must drain all the ink from the printer before it can be shipped.

2.Once the ink is drained, turn off the printer and wait until the print head moves to the home position (on the far right) and the Operate light goes off. Then unplug the printer.

3.Reinstall the carriage locking screw that was removed during setup. See page 1-7.

4.Remove the following parts:

•Power cord and interface cables

•Paper basket

•Roll paper spindles

•All paper or other media

•Optional auto take-up reel (if installed)

•Optional manual cutter (if installed)