3.Use the printer software to check the ink levels and see which cartridge you need to replace:

Windows: From an application, open the printer software and check the ink levels on the Main tab. (See page 20 for instructions on opening the software.) You can also check the ink levels by pressing Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes (or Start > Control Panel > Printers and Faxes). Right-click the Stylus Photo 1280 and select Printing Preferences.

Macintosh OS X: Choose Applications > EPSON Printer Utility > SP 1280. Click OK, then click EPSON StatusMonitor.

4.The color cartridge is on the right and the black

cartridge is on the left. Pull up the ink cartridge clamp. The cartridge rises from its holder.

5. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it carefully.

Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children.

If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water.

6. Unwrap the new ink cartridge. Then remove

only the yellow tape seal on top.

 

 

Caution: You must remove the yellow seal from

 

 

the top of the cartridge or you will permanently

 

 

damage the cartridge.

 

 

Don’t touch the green circuit board on the back of

Black cartridge

Color cartridge

the cartridge; you may inhibit normal operation

and printing.

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