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Replacing an Expended Ink Cartridge
Using the buttons
Using your computer
You can replace an ink cartridge using the printer buttons or using your computer. Refer to the appropriate section below for instructions.
This table describes the status of the lights and the actions you need to take.
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Obtain a replacement ink cartridge.
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Replace the expended ink cartridge.
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flashing, on
To replace an ink cartridge using the maintenance button, follow the steps below.
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The illustrations show replacement of the cyan ink cartridge, but the instructions are the same for all the cartridges.
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Make sure the power light is on, but not flashing.
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Open the printer cover.
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Press the maintenance button again.
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If more than one ink cartridge is expended or low, the print head moves to the mark. This occurs each time you press the maintenance button until all expended or low ink cartridges have been indicated.
Once all of the expended or low ink cartridges have been indicated, the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position when you press the maintenance button.
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For best results, shake the ink cartridge four or five times before opening the package.
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Remove the new ink cartridge from the package.
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Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the ink cartridge.
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If you have installed an ink cartridge without removing the yellow tape, take the cartridge out of the printer, remove the yellow tape, and then reinstall it.
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Open the cartridge cover.
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Be careful not to touch the parts highlighted below.
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Squeeze the tab at the back of the ink cartridge that you want to replace. Lift the cartridge straight up and 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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If it is difficult to remove the cartridge, lift the cartridge with more force until it comes out.
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Place the ink cartridge into the cartridge holder with the bottom down. Then push down the ink cartridge until it clicks into place.
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When you are finished replacing cartridges, close the cartridge cover and the printer cover.
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Press the maintenance button.
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The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. This process takes about one and a half minutes to complete. When ink charging is finished, the print head returns to its home position. The power light stop flashing and remains on, and the error light goes out.
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You can monitor the ink cartridge status from your computer and view on-screen instructions for replacing a low or expended ink cartridge.
When you need to replace an ink cartridge, click How to in the EPSON Status Monitor window. Follow the on-screen instructions to replace the cartridge.
For more information on using your computer to replace ink cartridges, see the section below.
See Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Windows)
See Using EPSON StatusMonitor (Mac OS X)
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If there is a communication problem between the printer and your computer, on-screen instructions for replacing the ink cartridge do not appear. In that case, you can continue replacing the ink cartridge by using the buttons on the printer.
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