Replacing Ink Cartridges
Replacing Ink Cartridges
Using the control panel
Using the EPSON Status Monitor
You can replace ink cartridges using the control panel or using the Status Monitor utility. Refer to the appropriate section.
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Using the control panel
Follow the steps below to replace ink cartridges.
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Make sure this product is on.
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When the ink is empty, refer to the LCD panel message to see which ink cartridge is empty.
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When the ink is low, proceed to the next step.
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Open the cartridge covers.
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Remove an ink cartridge from its package.
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Caution:
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Do not touch the green IC chip on the top of the cartridge. This may affect normal operation and printing.
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Gently push in the ink cartridge that you want to replace. Pull the cartridge out of this product and dispose of it properly. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it.
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Warning:
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If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems continue after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.
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Caution:
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Leave the used ink cartridge installed until just before replacement; otherwise, ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out.
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Insert the new ink cartridge slowly until it clicks into place, then close the cartridge cover.
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Caution:
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Never turn off this product while ink charging in progress; Otherwise, this will cause incomplete charging of the ink.
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If you install a used ink cartridge with ink level already low, it may become empty right after the replacement. In this case, replace the ink cartridge with a new one.
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Using the EPSON Status Monitor
You can monitor the remaining ink levels from your computer and view on-screen instructions for replacing a low or empty ink cartridge using EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Windows) or EPSON StatusMonitor (Macintosh).
When an ink cartridge is low or empty, click How to in the EPSON Status Monitor window. Follow the on-screen instructions to replace the cartridge.
For more information on using EPSON Status Monitor, see Using EPSON StatusMonitor for details.
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