Epson 4000 Replacing the Maintenance Tank

Epson Stylus Pro 4000

10.Push down on the side pin while turning the latch to the left.

11.Close the top cover when you see a message prompting you to do so. The cutter moves to the home position.

Replacing the Maintenance Tank

When the maintenance tank is almost full, the message MNT TK NEAR FULL appears on the LCD panel. When the tank is completely full, the printer stops working and MNT TK FULL appears on the panel.

You can check how much space remains in the maintenance tank by viewing its indicator on the control panel, shown below. You can also check its status using the SelecType menu or by printing a nozzle check sheet (page 8).

Maintenance tank indicator (showing a new tank)

Replacement tanks are available from

Epson (part number C12C890071).

Follow these steps to replace the tank:

1.Make sure the printer is not printing or performing any other operations (READY or PAPER OUT should appear on the control panel).

2.If you are using 220 ml ink cartridges, remove the four cartridges from the right ink compartment, then close the compartment cover.

3.Place your hand under the right ink compartment and gently pull out the maintenance tank.

CAUTION: Be careful not to spill ink from the tank when removing it. Hold it upright at all times.

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