User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges 9. Follow the on-screen instructions. c Important: ❏ After installing the ink cartridge, the power light continues to flash while the printer is charging ink. Do not turn off the printer during ink charging. If the ink charging is incomplete, you may not be able to print. ❏ Do not insert the CD/DVD tray until ink charging is complete. Note: Put used ink cartridges in a plastic bag and dispose of them according to your local laws and regulations.
Related Information & “Ink Cartridge Codes” on page 98 & “Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions” on page 99 Temporarily Printing with Black Ink When color ink or photo black ink is expended but black ink still remains while printing from a computer, you can use the following settings to continue printing for a short time using only black ink. ❏ Color: Grayscale ❏ Type of paper: plain papers, Envelope ❏ Borderless: Not selected ❏ EPSON Status Monitor 3: Enabled (for Windows only) Because this feature is only available for approximately five days, replace the expended ink cartridge as soon as possible. Note:
❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, access the printer driver, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 . ❏ The available period varies depending on the usage conditions. 104