Replacing Ink Cartridges
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.
■Never move the print head by hand.
■When an ink cartridge is expended, you cannot continue 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.
■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 may not be used when reinserted.
■Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. The use of
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.
❏Make sure the CD/DVD guide is not ejected. (& page 10).
1.Do one of the following:
■If an ink cartridge is expended:
Look at the message on the LCD screen to find out which cartridge should be replaced, then press OK.
■If an ink cartridge is not expended: Press F [Setup]. Select Maintenance, and press OK. Select Change Ink Cartridge, and press OK.
2.Lift up the scanner unit.
wWarning:
Do not touch the white flat cable inside the printer.
cCaution:
Do not lift up the scanner unit when the document cover is open.
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