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Note: The window appears only when you have selected Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper
type setting, and depends on other selected print settings. To use this feature, Epson Status Monitor
must be enabled.
• Click Yes to use a mixture of color inks to create black, or No to continue using the remaining black ink
for the document you are printing.
• Click Disable this feature to continue using the remaining black ink.
Note: If you disable this feature, it remains disabled until you replace the black ink pack.
Parent topic: Replacing Ink Supply Units (Ink Packs) and Maintenance Boxes
Maintenance Box Replacement
The maintenance box stores surplus ink that gets flushed from the system during print head cleaning.
When you see a message on the LCD screen, follow the on-screen instructions to replace the
maintenance box.
Note the following precautions when replacing the maintenance box:
• Do not remove the maintenance box or its cover except when replacing the maintenance box.
• Do not touch the green chip on the side of the maintenance box.
• Do not tilt the maintenance box after removing it or ink may leak.
• Do not touch the openings in the maintenance box or you may get ink on you.
• Do not drop the maintenance box or subject it to strong shocks.
• If you cannot replace the cover, the maintenance box may not be installed correctly. Remove and
reinstall the maintenance box.
• Do not store the maintenance box in high or freezing temperatures.
Caution: Do not reuse a maintenance box that has been removed and left uninstalled for a long period.
Keep the maintenance box away from direct sunlight.
Note: The maintenance box is a user-replaceable part and is not covered by the product warranty.
Parent topic: Replacing Ink Supply Units (Ink Packs) and Maintenance Boxes
Related concepts
Purchase Epson Ink Packs and Maintenance Boxes