Epson 9800, 7800 Replacingl i InkI Cartridgesi (continued)i, Replacingl i Printeri Parts, Replacing the Printer Cutter Blade, MAINTENANCE, CUTTER REPLACEMENT

Replacingl i InkI Cartridgesi (continued)i

5Hold the cartridge with the arrow mark pointing toward the printer. Then insert the cartridge into the slot. Don’t force it.

Note: If you can’t insert the cartridge smoothly, you may have the wrong cartridge. Check the package and product code. If the Ink light remains on after installing the cartridge, try removing and then reinserting it.

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Return the ink lever to its locked position.

Close the ink compartment cover.

Replacingl i Printeri Parts

Replacing the Printer Cutter Blade

If you notice that the paper isn’t cut cleanly, you may need to replace the cutter blade (part # C12C815291). You can check its status as described below:

1Press the Menu button on the printer, then press until PRINTER STATUS is highlighted.

2Press Menu, then press until SERVICE LIFE is highlighted.

3Press Menu. The cutter service life is displayed. E*****F indicates a new cutter. If no stars are displayed, the cutter may need to be replaced.

Caution: Cutting the following media may shorten the cutter’s life and is not recommended:

•Fine art paper (such as Epson UltraSmooth™, Textured, or Velvet)

•Canvas

•Backlight film

•Vinyl

Follow these steps to replace the cutter:

1Press the Menu button on the printer, then press until MAINTENANCE is highlighted.

2Press the Menu button. CUTTER REPLACEMENT is highlighted.

3Press Menu to display EXECUTE, then press The print head moves to the cutter replacement position.

4Open the front cover.

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