Operation Manual

36 Maintenance
Removing and installing ink
cartridges
Make sure you have a new ink cartridge before you
begin. Once you start replacing a cartridge, you must
complete all the steps in one session.
Note:
Do not open the ink cartridge package until you are ready to install
it in the printer. The cartridge is vacuum packed to maintain its
reliability.
1. Do one of the following:
■ If an ink cartridge is expended:
Look at the message on the LCD screen to
find out which cartridge should be replaced,
then press OK.
■ If an ink cartridge is not expended:
Check the ink cartridge status (See on
page 35). Press the F [Setup] button. Use the
l or r button to select Maintenance, and
press OK. Use the u or d button to select
Change Ink Cartridge, and press OK.
2. Make sure the document cover is closed, then lift
up the scanner unit.
c Caution:
Do not lift up the scanner unit when the document cover is
open.
3. Open the cartridge cover.
c Caution:
Never attempt to open the cartridge cover while the print
head is moving. Wait until the cartridges have moved to the
replacement position.
4. Remove the cartridge you need to replace.
Squeeze the tab at the back of the cartridge, lift it
straight up and out of the product. Dispose of it
carefully. Do not take the used cartridge apart or
try to refill it.
Note:
If it is hard to remove the cartridge, lift the cartridge with more
force until it is removed.
c Caution:
Do not refill the ink cartridge. Other products not
manufactured by Epson may cause damage that is not
covered by Epson's warranties, and under certain
circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior.
5. Remove the new cartridge from its package.
c Caution:
Do not touch the green chip on the side of the cartridge. This
can damage the ink cartridge.
6. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the
ink cartridge.