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Replacing an Empty Ink Cartridge

Using the printer's control panel
Using the Status Monitor

Using the printer's control panel

The printer's indicator lights will inform you when it is time to obtain a replacement ink cartridge and when it is time to replace an empty cartridge.

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If you need to replace an ink cartridge when the and lights are off, see Replacing an Old or Damaged Ink Cartridge.

This table describes the status of the lights on your printer and the actions you need to take.

Lights

Action

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Obtain a replacement black ink cartridge (S020187).

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Replace the empty black ink cartridge.

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Obtain a replacement color ink cartridge (S020193).

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Replace the empty color ink cartridge.

images/caution.gif Caution:
  • EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON ink cartridges. Other products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON's warranties.
  • Leave the old cartridge installed in the printer until you have obtained a replacement. Otherwise, ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out.
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    If the ink runs out, you cannot continue printing until you replace the empty cartridge, even though the other ink cartridge still contains ink.

    To replace an ink cartridge using the printer's control panel, follow these steps.

    1. Make sure the printer is on. The power light should be on, but not flashing. (Determine which cartridge needs to be replaced as indicated by the black and color ink out light.)

    2. Lower the output tray at the front of the printer, then open the printer cover.

    3. Hold down the cleaning button for three seconds until the print head moves left slightly to the cartridge replacement position and the power light begins flashing.

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    images/caution.gif Caution:
    Do not move the print head by hand. Always use the cleaning button to move it. Otherwise you may damage the printer.

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    If you press the cleaning button for three seconds when the and ink out lights are off, the printer starts cleaning the print head.

    4. Lift up the clamp that holds the cartridge you want to replace as far as it will go. When you do, the cartridge will rise partly out of the cartridge holder. Then lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it properly. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it.

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    images/warning.gif Warning:
    If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.

    images/caution.gif Caution:
    Once you open the ink cartridge clamp, the ink cartridge becomes unusable and cannot be reinstalled even if ink remains.

    5. Remove the ink cartridge from its protective bag. Next, remove only the yellow tape seal from the cartridge.

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    images/caution.gif Caution:
  • You must remove the yellow tape seal from the cartridge. Leaving the tape on when you install the cartridge will permanently damage it.
  • Do not remove the blue portion of the tape seal from the top of the cartridge; otherwise, the cartridge may become clogged and cannot print.
  • Do not remove the tape seal from the bottom of the cartridge; otherwise, ink will leak.
  • 6. Place the ink cartridge gently into the cartridge holder with the label on the cartridge face up. Then press the ink cartridge clamp down until it locks in place. Do not press down on the cartridge itself.

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    images/caution.gif Caution:
    Once you install the cartridges, do not open their clamps again until you replace the ink cartridges. Otherwise, the cartridges may become unusable.

    7. Make sure the and ink out lights are off. Then press the cleaning button. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. This process takes about 1 minute to complete. When the ink charging process is finished, the printer returns the print head to its home position and the power light stops flashing.

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    images/caution.gif Caution:
    The power light continues to flash while the printer performs the ink charging operation. Never turn off the printer while this light is flashing. Doing so can result in incomplete charging of ink.

    8. Close the printer cover.

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    Using the Status Monitor

    If you have installed EPSON Status Monitor 2 in your computer, you can monitor the remaining ink level from your computer and view on-screen instructions for replacing a low or empty ink cartridge.

    When an ink cartridge is low or empty, click the Replace Ink Cartridge button in the Status Monitor's Printer Status window and follow the on-screen instructions. If you are using Windows 95 or 98, the print head will also move to the ink cartridge replacement position.

    For more information on installing and using the Status Monitor, see Using EPSON Status Monitor 2.

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