Maintenance

You can keep the operation of the product at its best by performing the procedures described in this chapter. Also, this section includes instructions on how to replace ink cartridges and transport the product.

Replacing Ink Cartridges

When the B ink light starts flashing, one or more cartridges are low on ink. Make sure you have replacement cartridges.

When the B ink light stays on, you need to replace the appropriate cartridges.

Tip:

If a cartridge is more than six months old, print quality may decline. If necessary, try cleaning the print head (& “Cleaning the print head” on page 20). If printouts still do not look their best, you may need to replace the cartridge.

Checking the ink cartridge status

You can also check the ink cartridge status when checking the print head (& “Checking the print head” on page 20). You can see the percentage of ink left in each cartridge on a printed test pattern.

When your ink starts getting low, make sure you have replacement cartridges available. You cannot print if a cartridge is expended.

Note:

Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink. If non-genuine ink cartridges are installed, the ink cartridge status will not be displayed.

Purchasing ink cartridges

Use these Epson ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date.

Color

Part Number

 

 

 

 

 

DX5000 series

CX4900 series

 

 

 

Black

T0711

T0731

 

 

 

Cyan

T0712

T0732

 

 

 

Magenta

T0713

T0733

 

 

 

Yellow

T0714

T0734

 

 

 

cCaution:

Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. The use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink. Information about the ink cartridge status is not displayed when non-genuine ink is used.

Ink cartridge precautions

wWarning:

If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If you still have discomfort or vision problems, see a doctor immediately.

■To avoid damaging the product, never move the print head by hand.

■When an ink cartridge is expended, you cannot continue copying or printing even if the other cartridges still contain ink.

■Leave the expended cartridge installed until you have obtained a replacement. Otherwise the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out.

■An IC chip on each ink cartridge monitors the amount of ink used from the cartridge. Cartridges are usable even if they are removed and reinserted. However, some ink is consumed each time cartridges are inserted because the printer automatically checks their reliability.

■For maximum ink efficiency, only remove an ink cartridge when you are ready to replace it. Ink cartridges with low ink status cannot be used when reinserted.

Removing and installing ink cartridges

Make sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once you start replacing a cartridge, you must complete all the steps in one session.

Note:

Do not open the ink cartridge package until you are ready to install it in the printer. The cartridge is vacuum packed to maintain its reliability.

1.Make sure the product is on.

2.Make sure the document cover is closed, then lift up the scanner unit.

cCaution:

Do not lift up the scanner unit when the document cover is open.

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