EPSON

Replacing an Ink Cartridge Before It Is Expended

You may need to replace an ink cartridge before it is expended if it has been installed in your printer for more than six months and print quality declines.
To replace an ink cartridge before the  error light flashes or EPSON Status Monitor notifies you that the cartridge is expended, follow the instructions in this section.
You can replace an ink cartridge using your computer.
Note:
You can only replace an ink cartridge by using the printer buttons when an ink cartridge is expended.
Do 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.

Using your computer (for Windows only)

You can view on-screen instructions for replacing an ink cartridge using the printer maintenance utilities.
If you need to replace an ink cartridge before it is low or expended, click the button on the Maintenance tab.
For more information on using the printer utilities, see the online help.
Note:
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, check all connections and make sure all devices are on.