Replacing Ink Cartridges
This product monitors the amount of ink left in each cartridge, using an IC chip built into the cartridge. If it detects the ink is low or running out, the ink light will come on or start flashing, or a message will be displayed on your computer to notify you of the ink cartridge to replace.
Choosing Ink Cartridges
You can use the following cartridges with this product.
Black ink cartridge | Black | T0461 |
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Color ink cartridge | Cyan | T0472 |
| Magenta | T0473 |
| Yellow | T0474 |
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EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON ink cartridges. EPSON will not warranty any damage caused by the use of other products.
To check when it is time to replace an ink cartridge using the control panel, see “Ink” in “Lights” on page 5.
Precautions on Ink Cartridge Replacement
Read all of the instructions in this section and “When handling ink cartridges” on page 3 before replacing the ink cartridges.
❏Do not open the ink cartridge packages until just before you install them.
❏If you need to remove an ink cartridge temporarily from this product, be sure to protect the ink supply area of the ink cartridge from dirt and dust. Store the ink cartridge in the same environment as this product. When storing the cartridge, be sure that its label identifying the color of the ink cartridge is facing upward. Do not store ink cartridges upside down.
❏The valve in the ink supply port is designed to contain any excess ink that may be released. However, careful handling is recommended. Do not touch the supply port of the ink cartridge or its surrounding area.
❏Be sure to always install an ink cartridge into this product immediately following the removal of the current ink cartridge. If the ink cartridge is not installed promptly, the print head may dry out, rendering it unable to print.
❏Be careful not to break the hooks on the side of the ink cartridge when you remove it from its package.
❏Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; otherwise, ink will leak.
❏This product uses ink cartridges equipped with an IC chip. The IC chip accurately monitors the amount of ink used by each cartridge, so even if a cartridge is removed and then later inserted again, all of its ink can be used. However, some ink is consumed each time the cartridge is inserted because this product automatically checks its reliability.
❏Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge. This can damage the ink cartridge.
❏When an ink cartridge becomes empty, you cannot continue copying or printing even if the other cartridge still contains ink. Before copying or printing, replace the empty cartridge.
❏In addition to being used in document copying or printing, ink is also consumed in the following operations: print head cleaning,
❏Do not refill the ink cartridges. This product calculates the amount of ink remaining using an IC chip built into an ink cartridge. Even if the cartridge is refilled, the amount of ink remaining is not recalculated by the IC chip and therefore the amount of ink available for use does not change.
❏After an ink cartridge is replaced, if the ink is low it may become empty. When the Ink light flashes to indicate the ink is low, prepare a new ink cartridge.