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.

To replace an ink cartridge using the control panel buttons, follow the steps below.

Note:

The illustrations show replacement of the cyan ink cartridge, but the instructions are the same for all the cartridges.

Make sure the  On light is on, but not flashing.

Press the Setup button.

Press the or button to display Change Cartridges , then press the  Start button.

Open the printer cover.

Press the  Start button. The print head moves to the ink cartridge check position.

Note:

If an ink cartridge is low, you may continue to use it until it is empty. To confirm the level of ink remaining in each cartridge, see one of the following sections: See Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Windows) See Using EPSON StatusMonitor (Mac OS X)

Caution:

Do not move the print head by hand, as this may damage the printer. Always press the  Start button to move it.

Press the  Start button again.

Once all of the empty or low ink cartridges have been indicated, the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position when you press the  Start button.

Remove the new ink cartridge from the package.

Caution:

Be careful not to break the hooks on the side of the ink cartridge when you remove it from the package. Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; otherwise, ink will leak. Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge. This can damage the ink cartridge. Do not touch this part. Always install an ink cartridge immediately after removing the old cartridge. If the cartridge is not installed promptly, the print head may dry out and be unable to print.

Open the cartridge cover. Squeeze the tab at the back of the ink cartridge that you want to replace. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it properly. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it.

Place the ink cartridge into the cartridge holder. Then push down the ink cartridge until it clicks into place.

When you are finished replacing cartridges, close the cartridge cover and the printer cover.

Press the  Start button.

The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. This process takes about one minutes to complete. When ink charging is finished, the print head returns to its home position. The  On light stop flashing and remains on.

Caution:

The  On light continues to flash while the printer is charging ink. Never turn off the printer while this light is flashing. Doing so can result in incomplete charging of ink.

Note:

If the ink error is displayed after the print head moves to its home position, the ink cartridge may not be installed properly. Press the  Start button again, and press down the ink cartridge until it clicks into place.

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You can 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 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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