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Replacing an Expended Ink Cartridge
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.
Lights
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One or more ink cartridges are low on ink. Obtain replacement ink cartridge(s).
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Replace the expended ink cartridge(s).
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To replace an ink cartridge using the Ink button, follow the steps below.
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The illustrations show replacement of the cyan ink cartridge. Replace the ink cartridge appropriate to your situation.
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Make sure the On light is on, but not flashing.
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Make sure that the document cover is closed, and then open the scanner unit.
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Caution: |
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Do not open the scanner unit when the document cover is still open.
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For best results, shake the ink cartridge four or five times before opening the package.
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Remove the new ink cartridge from the package.
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Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the ink cartridge.
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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.
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Open the cartridge cover.
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Be careful not to touch the parts highlighted below.
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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.
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Place the ink cartridge into the cartridge holder with the bottom down. Then push down the ink cartridge until it clicks into place.
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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.
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Press the Ink button.
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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.
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Caution: |
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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.
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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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