Replacing Ink Cartridges

c Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions

ONever move the print head by hand.

OSome ink is consumed from all cartridges during the following operations: print head cleaning and ink charging when an ink cartridge is installed.

OFor 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.

OEpson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink. The use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior. Information about non-genuine ink levels may not be displayed, and use of non-genuine ink is recorded for possible use in service support.

OMake sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin replacement. Once you start replacing a cartridge, you must complete all the steps in one session.

OLeave the expended cartridge installed until you have obtained a replacement. Otherwise the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out.

ODo 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.

OOther products not manufactured by Epson may cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior.

ODo not turn off the printer during ink charging as this will waste ink.

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

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