EPSON Stylus COLOR 640
Installing the New Cartridge
Once you have removed the empty cartridge, you’re ready to install the new one. Follow these steps:
1. Remove the new ink cartridge from its package.Caution:
You must remove only the yellow tape seal from the top of the cartridge; leaving the tape on will permanently damage it. Do not remove the clear seal from the bottom of the cartridge; ink will leak.
2.Remove only the yellow part of the tape seal on the top of the cartridge. Do not remove the blue label. (It’s okay if a bit of the yellow tape does not tear off.)
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3.Lower the ink cartridge into its holder with the blue label facing up and toward the back of the printer.
4.Press down the ink cartridge clamp until it locks in place.5.If you need to replace the other ink cartridge, remove it as described in “Removing an Empty Ink Cartridge” on page 8. Then follow steps 1 through 4 in this section.
6.Press the R cleaning button and close the printer cover.Caution:
Never turn off the printer while the P power light is flashing, unless the printer hasn’t moved or made any noise for more than 5 minutes.
Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge
If an ink cartridge is more than six months old, you may need to replace it. How can you tell? You may notice that your printouts don’t look as good as they used to. If print quality doesn’t improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, try replacing one or both cartridges.
Follow these steps to replace an ink cartridge before theBblack or A color ink out light is flashing or on:1.Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing.2.Lower the output tray and raise the printer cover.Caution:
To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand.
3.Press the E load/eject button and hold it down for a few seconds until the print head moves to the left.
4.Pull up the ink cartridge clamp. The cartridge rises up from its holder.
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.
5.Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it carefully.
6.Remove the new ink cartridge from its packaging.7.Remove only the yellow part of the tape seal on the top of the cartridge. Do not remove the blue label.
8.Lower the ink cartridge into its holder with the blue label facing up and toward the back of the printer.
9.Press down the ink cartridge clamp until it locks in place.10.Press the E load/eject button and close the printer cover.Caution:
Never turn off the printer while the P power light is flashing, unless the printer hasn’t moved or made any noise for more than 5 minutes.
The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system.The P power light flashes and the printer makes various sounds. Charging takes about one minute. When it’s finished, you can print again.
The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. The P power light flashes and the printer makes various sounds. Charging takes about one minute. When it’s finished, you can print again.
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