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 turns on or EPSON Status Monitor3 (Windows) or EPSON StatusMonitor (Mac OS X) notifies you that the cartridge is expended, follow the instructions in this section.

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.

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.

Using your computer for Windows

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.

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Using your computer for Mac OS X

If you need to replace an ink cartridge before it is low or expended, access the EPSON Printer Utility3 dialog box.

Accessing the printer driver for Mac OS X

For more information on using the printer utilities, see the online help.

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