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 may be hot right after it is charged or used; this is normal.
❏Charge the battery within a range of 10 to 35°C (50 to 95°F). The battery may not be fully charged or the battery
may deteriorate if you charge it in low or high temperatures.
❏If the battery's usable time is significantly short even after the battery is fully charged, the battery may be at the
end of its service life. Contact Epson support to replace the battery.
❏If you do not use the printer for a long time, charge the battery on a regular basis to avoid letting it run out.
Charging the Battery by Connecting to an AC Adapter
Connect the power cord to the AC adapter, connect the AC adapter to the printer, and then plug in the power cord.
Note:
The battery charging light turns on when the battery is charging, and turns off when the battery charge is finished.
Charging the Battery with a USB Connection
You can charge the battery from a computer or a battery charger with a USB connection.
The following shows the printer's charging specifications.
❏Input for charging with a USB connection: DC 5 V (maximum 1.5 A) User's Guide
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							❏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, select Menu > Battery > Battery Settings on the control panel, enable USB Power
Supply via PC, and then try again.
❏You can charge the battery when the printer is in sleep mode even if you do not turn off the printer.
❏During charging, the computer recognizes the printer as a USB mass storage device.
❏The battery charging light turns on when the battery is charging, and turns off when charging is complete.
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							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
Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink and the Maintenance Box
- Windows
1. Access the printer driver window.
2. Click EPSON Status Monitor 3 on the Maintenance tab, and then click Details.
Note:
If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable
EPSON Status Monitor 3.
Related Information
&“Windows Printer Driver” on page 73
Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink and the Maintenance Box
- Mac OS X
1.
Select System Preferences from the  menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and
then select the printer.
2. Click Options & Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility.
3.
Click EPSON Status Monitor. User's Guide
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							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.
IconBlackColor
Globe
266 267
Note:
For information on Epson's ink cartridge yields, visit the following website.
http://www.epson.eu/pageyield
For Australia/New Zealand
BlackColor
215 215
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. User's Guide
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							❏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.
❏Do not turn off the printer during ink charging. If the ink charging is incomplete, you may not be able to print.
❏Do not leave the printer with the ink cartridges removed or do not turn off the printer during cartridge
replacement.Otherwise, ink remaining in the print head nozzles will dry out and you may not be able to print.
❏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. If anything gets inside the holder, remove it
carefully.
❏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. User's Guide
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							❏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 reinserting it back into the printer. However, when reinserting a
cartridge, some ink may be consumed to guarantee printer performance.
❏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.
❏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 printer 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 printer function or
performance.
❏Specifications and appearance of the ink cartridge are subject to change without prior notice for improvement.
❏Do not disassemble or remodel the ink cartridge, otherwise you may not be able to print normally.
❏You cannot use the cartridges that came with the printer for the replacement.
❏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.
❏Finish ink cartridge replacement promptly. Do not leave the printer with the ink cartridges removed.
Consumption of Ink
❏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.
❏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.
❏The ink in the ink cartridges supplied with your printer is partly used during initial setup. In order to produce
high quality printouts, the print head in your printer 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. User's Guide
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							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 then press the OK
button.
2. Remove the ink cartridge from its package and then remove only the yellow tape.
3. Remove the cap.
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							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.
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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 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.
Related Information
&“Ink Cartridge Codes” on page 54
&“Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions” on page 54
Maintenance Box Code
Epson recommends the use of a genuine Epson maintenance box. User's Guide
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							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 holes of the maintenance box. These are necessary to operate normally.
❏Keep the maintenance box out of direct sunlight.
❏Do not replace the maintenance box when the printer is on; otherwise, ink may leak. User's Guide
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