Epson 3in1 Manual

Charging the Battery
Battery Charging Precautions
❏The battery slowly runs down even when you do not use the printer. Charge the battery before you run the
printer on the battery.
❏We recommend turning 
off the printer when not in use to save the battery. You can also set to turn 
off the
printer automatically.
❏The battery's usable time is shorter in low temperature environments, even if you have charged the battery fully.
❏You do not need to use the battery completely before charging it.
❏The...

❏Battery capacity of current: 1860 mAh (3.6 V)
Follow the instructions below to charge the battery from a computer.
1. Make sure that the computer is on. Wake the computer if it is in hibernate or sleep mode.
2. Press the 
P button to turn on the printer.
3.
Connect the printer to the computer using a micro USB cable.
Note:
You cannot charge the battery using a USB hub. Connect the printer directly to the computer.
4. Press the P button to turn off the printer.
Note:
❏If battery charging does not start,...

Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other
Consumables
Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink and the
Maintenance Box
You can check the approximate ink levels and the approximate service life of the maintenance box from the control
panel or the computer.
Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink and the Maintenance Box
- Control Panel
You can check the approximate ink levels and the approximate service life of the maintenance box on the home
screen.
Related Information
&“Guide to the LCD Screen” on page 18...

Ink Cartridge Codes
Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of
non-genuine ink. The use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranties, and
under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior. Information about non-genuine ink levels may
not be displayed.
The following are the codes for genuine Epson ink cartridges.
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Globe
266 267
Note:
For information on Epson's ink cartridge...

❏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.
❏Do not touch the sections shown in the illustration. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing.
❏Install all ink cartridges; otherwise you cannot print.
❏Do not replace ink cartridges with the power off. Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may
damage the printer....

❏If you remove the cartridge from the printer for later use or to dispose of it, make sure you put the cap back on
the cartridge’s ink supply port to prevent ink from drying out or to prevent surrounding areas from getting
smeared by ink.
❏This printer uses ink cartridges equipped with a green 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 printer before it is
expended, you can still use the cartridge after...

Replacing Ink Cartridges
cImportant:
❏Do not shake the ink cartridges.
❏Finish ink cartridge replacement promptly. Do not leave the printer with the ink cartridges removed.
1. Do one of the following.
❏When prompted to replace ink cartridges
Check which ink cartridge needs to be replaced, and then press the OK button. Select Replace now, and
then press the OK button.
❏When replacing ink cartridges before they are expended
From the home screen, select Menu > Maintenance > Ink Cartridge Replacement, and...

cImportant:
Do not touch the sections shown in the illustration. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing.
4. Press the OK button.
5. Open the inner cover.
6. Push the lever to unlock the ink cartridge, and then pull out the cartridge diagonally.
7. Insert the ink cartridge diagonally into the cartridge holder and gently push it down until it clicks into place.
User's Guide
Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables
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cImportant:
❏Insert the ink cartridge in the correct direction. If the cartridge is inserted in the wrong direction, the
insertion area may be damaged and the printer may not be able to print.
❏Make sure you insert the black cartridge into the left holder, and the color cartridge into the right holder.
8. Close the inner cover.
9. Press the OK button.
Ink charging starts.
cImportant:
❏Do not turn 
off the printer during ink charging. If the ink charging is incomplete, you may not be able to
print.
❏If...

The following is the code for the genuine Epson maintenance box.
T2950
Maintenance Box Handling Precautions
Read the following instructions before replacing the maintenance box.
❏Do not touch the green chip on the side of the maintenance box. Doing so may prevent normal operation and
printing.
❏Do not press or remove the film on the box; otherwise ink may leak.
❏Do not touch the sections shown in the illustration. Doing so may prevent normal operation and you may get
smeared with ink.
❏Do not seal the...