For best results, use up ink cartridge within six months of opening the package.
To replace an ink cartridge before the
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ink light turns on or the status monitor notifies you that the cartridge is expended, follow the instructions in this section.
You can replace an ink cartridge using your computer.
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 expended, click the button on the Maintenance tab.
For more information on using the printer utilities, see the online help.
If you need to replace an ink cartridge before it is low or expended, access the Epson Printer Utility 4 dialog box.
For more information on using the printer utilities, see the online help.