User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges * "XL" indicates a large cartridge. Note: ❏ Not all cartridges are available in all regions. ❏ Ink cartridge codes may vary by location. For the correct codes in your area, contact Epson support. Related Information & “Technical Support Web Site” on page 159 Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions Read the following instructions before replacing ink cartridges. Handling precautions ❏ Store ink cartridges at normal room temperature and keep them away from direct sunlight. ❏ Epson recommends using the ink cartridge before the date printed on the package. ❏ For best results, use up ink cartridge within six months of opening the package.
❏ For best results, store ink cartridge packages with their bottom down. ❏ After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least three hours before using it. ❏ 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. If you leave a cartridge unpacked for a long time before using it, normal printing may not be possible. ❏ Be careful not to break the hooks on the side of the ink cartridge when you remove it from the package.
❏ You must remove the yellow tape from the cartridge before installing it; otherwise, print quality may decline or you may not be able to print. Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; this can cause leakage. 88 BK: Black C: Cyan M: Magenta Y: Yellow 288 288XL* 288 288XL* 288 288XL* 288 288XL*