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Replacing Ink Cartridges

The printer's indicator lights on the control panel tell you when to replace ink cartridges. They flash when a cartridge is low and remain steady when a cartridge is empty. See the diagram on the control panel to find which color cartridge is indicated.

Ink out

Note:

Even if only one ink cartridge is empty, the printer cannot print.

If you remove an ink cartridge and then reinstall it, the printer cannot determine the correct level of ink remaining. The corresponding Ink Out light may not flash to warn you even when the cartridge is almost out of ink. Only install unused ink cartridges.

For best results, use up ink cartridges within 6 months of installation.

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. See Ink cartridges.

To replace an ink cartridge, follow the steps below.

Caution:

Leave the old cartridge installed in the printer until you are ready to replace it with a new one.

Make sure the printer is on. Determine which cartridge needs to be replaced as indicated by the ink lights on the control panel that are flashing or remain on.

Open the appropriate ink cartridge compartment door. The black and cyan ink cartridges are located in the left ink cartridge compartment, and the yellow and magenta ink cartridges are located in the right ink cartridge compartment.

Lift up the ink cartridge clamp for the empty ink cartridge, then carefully pull the empty cartridge straight out of the printer.

Warning:

If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.

Make sure the replacement ink cartridge is the correct color, and remove it from its package.

Caution:

For best results, shake the ink cartridge gently before installing it.

Do not shake cartridges that have been installed previously. Doing so may cause ink to leak out.

Hold the ink cartridge with the arrow mark face-up and pointing to the rear of the printer, and fully insert the ink cartridge.

Close the clamp until it clicks into place. Make sure the corresponding ink light goes off.

Close the ink compartment door. The printer returns to the previous status.

Note:

If the ink light remains on, the ink cartridge may not be installed correctly. Remove the ink cartridge and then reinsert it as described above.

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