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 an ink cartridge is low, the icon shown below is displayed in the
Icon display | Text display |
When printing or copying, a bar showing which ink cartridge is low is displayed next to the Ink Low icon.
Icon display | Text display |
When an ink cartridge is expended, the following LCD screen is displayed.
Tip:
If a cartridge is more than six months old, print quality may decline. If necessary, try cleaning the print head (& “Checking the print head” on page 22). If printouts still do not look their best, you may need to replace the cartridge.
Checking the ink cartridge status
Follow these steps to check your ink cartridge status.
1.Press the F [Setup/Utilities] button.
2.Use the l or r button to select Check Ink Levels.
3.Press the x Start button.
You see a graphic showing the ink cartridge status.
4.When you are done checking the ink cartridge status, press the x Start button.
5.Press the F [Setup/Utilities] button to return to the previous mode.
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
Purchasing ink cartridges
Use the Epson ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date.
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Black | T0711 | T0731 |
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Cyan | T0712 | T0732 |
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Magenta | T0713 | T0733 |
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Yellow | T0714 | T0734 |
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cCaution:
Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. The use of
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