Checking the Ink Cartridge Status

When the red B ink light starts flashing, a cartridge is low on ink. You can continue printing until a cartridge needs replacement. When the red B ink light stays on, you need to replace a cartridge.

Note:

You cannot print or copy when an ink cartridge is expended even if the other cartridges are not expended. Replace any expended cartridges before printing or copying.

A window may also appear on your computer screen when you try to print when ink is low. This window can optionally display ink offers and other updates retrieved from an Epson website. On a Windows computer that is connected to the Internet, you may see a screen asking if you want to receive these Epson offers the first time you try to print when ink is low. Click Accept or Decline.

Note:

To disable checking for ink offers or updates from Epson, see the instructions in your on-screen User’s Guide.

Tip:

If a cartridge is more than six months old, print quality may decline. If necessary, try cleaning the print head (see page 27). If printouts still do not look their best, you may need to replace the cartridge.

You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).

Use the following list when you order or purchase new ink cartridges:

For Heavy Use

For Moderate Use

 

 

 

 

69

Black

88

Black

 

 

 

69 Cyan

88

Cyan

 

 

69 Magenta

88 Magenta

 

 

 

 

69

Yellow

88

Yellow

 

 

 

 

28Maintaining Your All-in-One