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.

This table describes the status of the lights and the actions you need to take.

=on, =flashing

To replace an ink cartridge using the Ink button, follow the steps below.

Note:

The illustrations show replacement of the cyan ink cartridge. Replace the ink cartridge appropriate to your situation.

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

Make sure that the document cover is closed, and then open the scanner unit.

Caution:

Do not open the scanner unit when the document cover is still open.

Press the Ink button. The print head moves to the ink cartridge check position and the On light and the Ink light begins to flash. The ink cartridge indicated by the mark is either expended or low.

Note:

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

Caution:

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

Press the ink button again. If more than one ink cartridge is expended or low, the print head moves to the mark. This occurs each time you press the ink button until all expended or low ink cartridges have been indicated. Once all of the expended or low ink cartridges have been indicated, the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position when you press the ink 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 touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge. This can damage the ink cartridge. 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.

Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the ink cartridge.

Caution:

You must remove the yellow tape from the cartridge before installing it; otherwise, print quality may decline or you may not be able to print. If you have installed an ink cartridge without removing the yellow tape, take the cartridge out of the printer, remove the yellow tape, and then reinstall it. Do not remove the transparent seal from the bottom of the cartridge; otherwise, the cartridge may become unusable. Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; otherwise, ink will leak.

Open the cartridge cover.

Caution:

Be careful not to touch the parts highlighted below.

Squeeze the tab at the back of the ink cartridge that you want to replace. Lift the cartridge out of this 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 with the bottom down. Then push down the ink cartridge until it clicks into place.

When you have finished replacing the ink cartridge, close the cartridge cover and press it so that it clicks into place. Then close scanner unit.

Press the Ink button.

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

Caution:

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

Note:

If the Ink light remains on after the On light stops flashing (and remains lit), the ink cartridge may not be installed correctly. Press the Ink button again, and reinstall 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 expended ink cartridge.

When you need to replace an ink cartridge, 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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