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4. Remove the new ink cartridge from the package.
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Caution:
❏Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge. This can damage the ink 
cartridge.
❏Always install an ink cartridge immediately after removing the old cartridge. If the 
cartridge is not installed promptly, the print head may dry out and be unable to print.
5. For best results, shake the ink cartridge for about five seconds.
 
						

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6. Hold the ink cartridge with the arrow mark facing up and pointing to the rear of the 
printer, and then insert it into the slot.
Note:
Hold the printer with your hand when you install the ink cartridge.
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Caution:
Do not remove and reinsert cartridges more often than necessary. Doing so can 
compromise the needle valve seal and allow air to enter the ink tubes, causing nozzle 
loss.
7. Move the cartridge lever to the locked position.
 
						

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8. Close the cartridge cover.
Note:
When you install the Extra High Capacity Ink Cartridge, use the printer with the cartridge cover 
opened.
Maintenance Box
Checking the Maintenance Box Status
Using the Control Panel
To check the maintenance box status using the control panel, follow the steps below.
1. Make sure that READY appears on the LCD screen, and then press the rRight button. 
MENU appears on the LCD screen.
2. Press the dDown or uUp button to select PRINTER STATUS, and then press the OK or 
rRight button.
3. Press the dDown or uUp button to select MAINTENANCE BOX, and then press the OK 
or rRight button.
4. A rough estimate of the maintenance box capacity appears on the LCD screen.
Note:
You can check the maintenance box status by the icon displayed on the lower right of the LCD 
screen as well. 
&See “Icons on the LCD” on page 102.
 
						

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For Windows
Note:
Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine maintenance boxes. If a 
non-genuine maintenance box is installed, the maintenance box status will not be displayed.
To check the maintenance box status, do one of the following:
❏Double-click the printer shortcut icon on your Windows taskbar. To add a shortcut icon 
to the taskbar, refer to the following section.
&See “From the Shortcut Icon on the Taskbar” on page 15.
❏Open the printer driver, click the Maintenance tab, then click the Status Monitor 3 
button.
 
						

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A graphic displays the maintenance box status.
Note:
❏The printer ships with a new maintenance box, even though the service life indicator does 
not show 100% when the printer is new. EPSON Status Monitor 3 and the printer’s control 
panel will indicate when the maintenance box needs to be replaced.
❏If the maintenance box installed in the printer is broken, incompatible with the printer model, 
or improperly installed, EPSON Status Monitor 3 will not display an accurate calculation of 
the maintenance box status. Be sure to replace or reinstall any ink cartridge indicated by 
EPSON Status Monitor 3.
For Mac OS X
You can check the maintenance box status using EPSON StatusMonitor. Follow the steps 
below.
1. Access the EPSON Printer Utility3 dialog.
&See “Accessing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X” on page 15.
 
						

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2. Click the EPSON StatusMonitor button. The EPSON StatusMonitor appears.
Note:
❏The graphic displays the maintenance box status when EPSON StatusMonitor was first 
opened. To update the maintenance box status, click Update.
❏Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine maintenance boxes. If 
non-genuine maintenance boxes are installed, the maintenance box status may not be 
displayed.
❏If the maintenance box installed in the printer is broken, incompatible with the printer model, or 
improperly installed, EPSON StatusMonitor will not display an accurate status of the 
maintenance box. Be sure to replace or reinstall the maintenance box.
Purchasing a Replacement Maintenance Box
You can purchase a genuine Epson maintenance box at Epson Supplies Central at 
www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also 
purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 
800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
 
						

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Handling Precautions
Read all of the instructions in this section before replacing the maintenance box.
❏Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson maintenance boxes. The use of a 
non-genuine maintenance box may cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s 
warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior. 
Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine maintenance boxes. 
The maintenance box status is not displayed when a non-genuine maintenance box is 
used.
❏Do not dismantle the maintenance box.
❏Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the maintenance box.
❏Keep out of reach of children, and do not drink the ink.
❏Do not peel off the film covering the maintenance box.
❏Do not tilt the used maintenance box until it is placed in the plastic bag provided.
❏Do not reuse a maintenance box which has been removed and left detached for a long 
period.
Replacing the Maintenance Box
To replace the maintenance box, follow the steps below.
1. Confirm that the printer is ready and not printing.
2. Open the maintenance box cover.
3. Remove the new maintenance box from the package.
4. Lift up and pull the installed maintenance box outward.
 
						

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Note:
❏Do not tilt the maintenance box when you remove it.
❏Hold the maintenance box with both hands when you handle it.
5. Put the used maintenance box into the plastic bag, and then seal the bag.
Note:
The plastic bag is provided with the new maintenance box.
6. Insert the new maintenance box into place as far as it will go.
7. Close the maintenance box cover.
 
						

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Chapter 8 
Maintaining Your Printer
Auto Head Maintenance
This printer automatically checks the print head nozzles without printing a pattern and 
cleans the nozzles if they are clogged (Auto Head Maintenance). You can choose to turn 
this function on or off from the printer’s control panel.
Automatic nozzle checking is performed at predefined times.
Note:
❏Depending on the circumstances, Auto Head Maintenance may not completely clean the print 
head nozzles.
❏Some ink is consumed from all cartridges while checking the print head nozzles and cleaning 
the print head.
Checking the Print Head Nozzles
If you find that your printouts are unexpectedly faint or have gaps in them, you may be able 
to identify the problem by checking the print head nozzles.
You can check the print head nozzles from your computer by using the Nozzle Check utility 
or from the printer by using the control panel or buttons.
Note:
The printer checks the print head on a regular basis to keep it clean and make sure you receive 
premium print quality. If print head nozzles are clogged, the printer automatically cleans the print 
head. Normally, you do not need to perform nozzle checks and print head cleaning; however, the 
self-cleaning function cannot completely prevent nozzle clogs.
Using the Nozzle Check Utility for Windows
Follow the steps below to use the Nozzle Check utility.
1. Make sure that no lights are indicating errors.
2. Make sure that letter/A4 size paper is loaded in the front paper cassette.
3. Right-click the printer icon on the taskbar, then select Nozzle Check.
 
						

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If the printer icon does not appear, refer to the following section to add the icon.
&See “From the Shortcut Icon on the Taskbar” on page 15.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using the Nozzle Check Utility for Mac OS X
Follow the steps below to use the Nozzle Check utility.
1. Make sure that no lights are indicating errors.
2. Make sure that letter/A4 size paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.
3. Access the EPSON Printer Utility3 dialog.
&See “Accessing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X” on page 15.
4. Click the Nozzle Check button in the Utility dialog.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using the Control Panel
Follow the steps below to check the print head nozzles using the control panel.
1. Make sure that letter/A4 size paper is loaded in the front paper cassette.
2. Make sure that READY appears on the LCD screen, and then press the rRight button. 
Menu appears on the LCD screen.
3. Press the dDown or uUp button to select TEST PRINT, and then press the OK or 
rRight button.
4. Press the dDown or uUp button to select NOZZLE CHECK, and then press the OK or 
rRight button.
5. Press the OK button to print the nozzle check pattern.
After printing, the cleaning menu appears. If you find a print quality problem, press the 
OK button to clean the print head.