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Replacing an Ink Cartridge

Using the printer's control panel
Using the Status Monitor 3

This printer uses ink cartridges equipped with IC chips. The IC chip accurately monitors the amount of ink used by each cartridge, so even if a cartridge is removed and later reinserted, all of its ink can be used. However, a small amount of black and color ink is consumed each time the cartridge is inserted because the printer automatically checks reliability.

Follow the instructions in this section to replace an ink cartridge using the printer's control panel or the status Monitor utility.

Using the printer's control panel

The printer's indicator lights will inform you when it is time to obtain a replacement ink cartridge and when it is time to replace an empty cartridge.

This table describes the status of the lights on your printer and the actions you need to take.

Lights	Action
	Obtain a replacement black ink cartridge (T015201, U.S. and Latin America; T015311, Canada).
	Replace the empty black ink cartridge.
	Obtain a replacement color ink cartridge (T016201, U.S. and Latin America; T016311, Canada).
	Replace the empty color ink cartridge.

Warning:

Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to drink from or otherwise handle the cartridges.

Be careful when you handle the used ink cartridges, as there may be some ink around the ink supply port. If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.

Caution:

EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON ink cartridges. Other products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON's warranties.

Leave the old cartridge installed in the printer until you have obtained a replacement; otherwise, ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out.

Do not refill the ink cartridges. The printer calculates the amount of ink remaining using an IC chip on the ink cartridge. Even if the cartridge is refilled, the amount of ink remaining will not be recalculated by the IC chip and the amount of ink available for use will not change.

Note:

You cannot continue printing with an empty ink cartridge installed, even if the other cartridge contains ink. Before printing, replace the empty cartridge.

In addition to the ink used during printing, ink is consumed during the print head cleaning operation, during the self-cleaning cycle which is performed when the printer is turned on, and during ink charging when the ink cartridge is installed in the printer.