User’s Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges ❏ Do not shake ink cartridges too vigorously; otherwise ink may leak from the cartridge. ❏ This product uses ink cartridges equipped with an IC chip that monitors information such as the amount of remaining ink for each cartridge. This means that even if the cartridge is removed from the product before it is expended, you can still use the cartridge after reinserting it back into the product. However, when reinserting a cartridge, some ink may be consumed to guarantee product performance.
❏ To maintain optimum print head performance, some ink is consumed from all cartridges not only during printing but also during maintenance operations such as ink cartridge replacement and print head cleaning. ❏ Be careful not to let dust or any objects get inside the ink cartridge holder. Anything inside the holder may adversely affect the printing results or result in an inability to print. ❏ For maximum ink efficiency, only remove an ink cartridge when you are ready to replace it. Ink cartridges with low ink status may not be used when reinserted. ❏ Do not open the ink cartridge package until you are ready to install it in the product.
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. ❏ Install all ink cartridges; otherwise, you cannot print. ❏ When color ink is expended and black ink still remains, you can continue printing temporarily with black ink only. For more information refer to “Temporary Printing with Black Ink When Color Ink Cartridges are Expended” on page 104 . ❏ If an ink cartridge is running low, prepare a new ink cartridge. ❏ 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.
❏ Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place. ❏ You cannot use the cartridges that came with your product for the replacement. Ink Cartridge Specifications ❏ Epson recommends using the ink cartridge before the date printed on the package. ❏ The ink cartridges packaged with your product are partly used during initial setup. In order to produce high quality printouts, the print head in your product will be fully charged with ink. This one-off process consumes a quantity of ink and therefore these cartridges may print fewer pages compared to subsequent ink cartridges.
❏ Quoted yields may vary depending on the images that you are printing, the paper type that you are using, the frequency of your prints and environmental conditions such as temperature. ❏ To ensure you receive premium print quality and to help protect your print head, a variable ink safety reserve remains in the cartridge when your product indicates to replace the cartridge. The yields quoted for you do not include this reserve. ❏ Although the ink cartridges may contain recycled materials, this does not affect product function or performance. ❏ When printing in monochrome or grayscale, color inks instead of black ink may be used depending on the paper type or print quality settings.
This is because a mixture of color inks is used to create black. 101