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6.Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it carefully so any excess ink does not spill out. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it.
w Warning:
If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
7.Remove the ink cartridge from its protective bag. Remove the tape seal from the top of the cartridge.
c Caution:
Do not remove the tape seal from the bottom of the cartridge; otherwise, ink will leak.
8.Lower the ink cartridge into its holder with the label facing up and the arrow pointing to the back of the printer. Do not push down on the ink cartridge.
9.Press the ink cartridge clamp down until it locks in place. You will feel some resistance.
c Caution:
Once you install the ink cartridge, do not open the clamp or remove the ink cartridge except to replace it with a new one. Otherwise, the print head and cartridge may become unusable.
Once you remove a cartridge, do not reuse it. Reusing a cartridge that has been removed may damage the print head.
10.Press the Alt button again. The Pause light flashes as the printer charges the ink delivery system and moves the carriage to its home (far right) position.
Even if you don’t press Alt, the printer moves the carriage back to its home position about 30 seconds after you install the cartridge.
c Caution:
The Pause light flashes for about 60 seconds while ink is being charged in the system. Never turn off the printer while the Pause light is flashing; this can result in incomplete charging of printer ink.
11.Close the printer cover. When the charging cycle finishes, the Pause light stops flashing and stays on. Press the Pause button to turn off the light and resume printing.
12.If you want to check the print quality, print a demonstration page.
Cleaning the Printer
If you want to clean the printer, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the printer and disconnect any cables connected to it. Be sure to keep the printer cover closed as you clean it.
2.Remove any paper or other media from the sheet feeder and rear tractor.
3.Carefully clean away loose dust and dirt with a soft brush.
4.Clean the exterior with a soft, dampened cloth.
5.To clean ink out of the printer’s interior, wipe it gently with a damp cloth.
c Caution:
Never use alcohol or thinner to clean the printer; these chemicals can damage the components and the printer case.
Do not use a hard or abrasive brush; these can scratch the printer surfaces.
Do not allow water to get on the printer mechanism or any electronic components.
Do not touch the gears inside the printer.
Do not spray inside the printer with lubricants or oils; they can damage the printer mechanisms.
Information Reference List
Engineering Change Notices
None
Product Support Bulletins
None
Technical Information Bulletins
None
Related Documentation
EPSON Stylus 1500 Service Manual | |
EPSON Stylus 1500 Parts Price List | |
4005097 | EPSON Stylus 1500 Reference Guide |
4005095 | EPSON Stylus 1500 Setup and Software Guide |
| for Windows |
4005096 | EPSON Stylus 1500 Setup and Software Guide |
| for Macintosh |
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