Replacing Ink Cartridges

Checking the ink supply

You can check the ink supply in the right bottom on LCD panel as an icon.

To check the details, do the following:

1.Press the q Setup button, press the u or d button to highlight Ink Levels, then press the r button.

You see a graphic showing the amount of ink available in each cartridge.

B (Black) C (Cyan), LC (Light Cyan), M (Magenta), LM (Light Magenta), and Y (Yellow).

When your ink starts getting low, this mark is displayed.

2.Press the OK button to return to the previous screen once you have checked the ink levels.

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

Precautions on ink cartridge replacement

Read all of the instructions in this section before replacing the ink cartridges.

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.

cCaution:

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

When an ink cartridge is empty, you cannot continue printing even if the other cartridges still contain ink.

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.

An IC chip on each ink cartridge accurately monitors the amount of ink used from the cartridge. Even if a cartridge is removed and then inserted again, all of its ink can be used. However, some ink is consumed each time the cartridge is inserted because the automatically checks its reliability.

Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. Other products not manufactured by Epson may cause printer damage that is not covered by Epson's warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior.

Replacing an ink cartridge

1.Make sure that the printer is on but not printing, then open the printer cover.

Note:

Make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer before you replace the ink cartridge.

2.Check that the message “Ink out” is displayed on the LCD panel and press the OK button.

Note:

The message is not displayed if there is some ink left. In this case, press the q Setup button, select Ink Cartridge Replacement, then press the r button. Next, press the OK button. To find out which cartridge requires replacing, see “Checking the ink supply” on page 23.

The ink cartridge moves slowly to the replacement position.

cCaution:

Do not move the print head by hand, as this may damage the printer. Always press the OK button to move it.

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Replacing Ink Cartridges

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