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Replacing the Imaging Cartridge

The imaging cartridge prints up to 10,000 pages, depending on the complexity of your print jobs. (The imaging cartridge included with the printer prints up to 6,000 pages.)

If your printed images become faint, enter the SelecType Setup Menu to use the Toner function to find out approximately how much toner remains in the imaging cartridge.

Simply count the asterisks between the E (empty) and the F (full) on the LCD panel. Each asterisk represents about 25% of the total toner capacity. If you see only one asterisk on the LCD panel indicating that there is less than 25% toner left, you should get ready to replace the imaging cartridge.

When replacing a cartridge, be sure to use the imaging cartridge with the product number S051077. Even if you have a cartridge other than the S051077, do not use it; order the S051077 cartridge because it is specially designed for your high-quality 1200-dpi printer.

EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON imaging cartridges. Other products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer and will not be covered by EPSON's warranties.

Follow these steps to replace the imaging cartridge and reset the toner counter:

Warning:

Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION! HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding areas. If the printer has been in use, the fuser and the surrounding areas may be very hot.

Make sure the printer is turned on.

Gently open the printer cover and remove the imaging cartridge by pulling it up toward you.

Dispose of the used imaging cartridge as a nonburnable item.

Warning:

Do not dispose of used imaging cartridges in fire, as they can explode and cause injury. Dispose of them according to local regulations.

Caution:

Do not turn the imaging cartridge upside down and do not expose it to light any longer than necessary.

While holding the new imaging cartridge horizontally, gently shake it a few times to distribute the toner evenly.

Pull the clear seal all the way out with firm, even pressure.

Press the latch on the left side of the printer and open the printer cover.

Turn the arrow on the cartridge toward the printer cover side and slide the cartridge into place. Align the guides on both sides, then insert the cartridge firmly.

Gently press down on the printer cover until it clicks shut.

Caution:

Never transport the printer with the imaging cartridge installed.

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