EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series
Additional Stand-alone Features
See the User’s Guide for information on other features that are available when printing without a computer:
❏cropping, adjusting, and enhancing photos
❏using a CD-R drive or Zip drive to back up photos from a memory card
❏Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device with the optional Bluetooth adapter.
Replacing an Ink Cartridge
You can check the status of the ink cartridges by looking at the icons on the control panel. Press the 
button to scroll down to More Options.
Testing the Printer
You can run a printer
1.Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off. Then disconnect the USB cable from the printer.
2.Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in the printer.
3.Turn on the printer.
4.Press the ( Maintenance button.
5.Press the 
button to highlight More Options, then press
OK.
Ink cartridge levels
The level of ink shown on the icons indicates the approximate amount of ink remaining. If an ink cartridge is low, the red b error light flashes. This is a good time to make sure you have a new cartridge. If an ink cartridge is empty, the red b error light remains on and you see a message on the display telling you that the cartridge needs to be replaced.
You cannot print if any ink cartridge is empty. Leave the empty cartridge installed in the printer until you have obtained a replacement, otherwise the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out. To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON’s warranty.
6.Use the 
or 
button to highlight Nozzle Check, then press OK.
7.Press OK to print the nozzle check.
8.The printer prints a page showing a nozzle check pattern. (If the pattern has gaps, you need to clean the print head; see page 11.)
❏If the check page printed, the problem probably lies in your memory card, software settings, interface cable, or computer, or your software may not be installed correctly.
❏If the check page did not print, you may have a problem with your printer. Try the suggestions in your User’s Guide.
9.After examining the check page, remember to turn off the printer and reconnect its cable to your computer.
When an installed cartridge is more than six months old, you may need to replace it if printouts don’t look their best. If the quality doesn’t improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace the cartridge even if the b error light is off.
Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package:
Cartridge | Part Number | Capacity* |
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Black | T048120 | 450 pages at 5% coverage, 630 |
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| pages at 3.5% coverage |
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Magenta | T048320 | 430 pages at 5% coverage |
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Cyan | T048220 | 430 pages at 5% coverage |
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Yellow | T048420 | 430 pages at 5% coverage |
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Light Magenta | T048620 | 430 pages at 5% coverage |
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Light Cyan | T048520 | 430 pages at 5% coverage |
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*The figure given is based on continuous printing after ink replacement. Cartridge yields will vary with images printed, print settings, paper types, and frequency of use.
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