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Replacing an Empty Ink Cartridge

The Status Monitor 3 utility lets you monitor the remaining ink levels 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 How to button in the Status Monitor's Printer Status window; the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position. Follow the on-screen instructions to replace the cartridge.

For more information on using the Status Monitor, see Using EPSON Status Monitor 3.

Note:

If you need to replace an ink cartridge before it is empty, see Replacing an Old or Damaged Ink Cartridge.

Please read the following information regarding ink cartridges and the print head before replacing the ink cartridges.

Warning:

Keep ink cartridges out of reach of children. Do not allow children to drink from or otherwise handle the cartridges.

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 remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.

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.

Do not remove the used cartridge from the printer until you have obtained a replacement. Otherwise, the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out.

You must remove the yellow tape seal from the cartridge before installing it; otherwise, a fatal error will occur and the cartridge will become unusable.

Do not remove the blue portion of the tape seal from the top of the cartridge; otherwise, the print head may become clogged and unable to print.

Do not remove the tape seals from the bottom of the cartridge; otherwise, ink will leak.

Once you install the ink cartridges, do not open the ink cartridge clamps again until you replace the cartridges; otherwise, the cartridges may become unusable.

Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage the printer.

Note:

Do not continue to print when one ink cartridge is empty, even if the other cartridge still contains ink. Before printing, replace the empty cartridge.

In addition to the ink used during document printing, ink is consumed during print head cleaning, ink cartridge replacement, and the self-cleaning cycle which is performed when the printer is turned on.

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