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5. Press   to save the setting.
Using Maintenance Mode
Maintenance mode allows you to make special settings and perform 
maintenance procedures that may be needed occasionally. You can use 
maintenance mode to do the following:
Change the language or units of measurements used on the printer’s 
control panel menus
Change the default pressure setting for the automatic cutter
Run a “super strong” cleaning cycle
Enable power on roll paper feed
Return all of the printer’s control panel settings to their default values
Follow these steps to use maintenance mode:
1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 
2. Press and hold the 
 Pause button, then press the P Power button and 
hold it until the printer turns on and displays 
MAINTENANCE.
3. Use the d and u buttons to select the settings described below. If you 
need to back up to the previous menu level, press l.
To change the language on the LCD display, press d to select 
LANGUAGE, then press r. Press d until you see the language you 
want, then press   to select it. The printer exits maintenance 
mode and returns to normal operation.
To change the units of measurement, press d to select UNIT, then 
press r. Press d to switch from 
METER to FEET/INCH, then press 
 to select it. 
To change the default cutting pressure, press d to select CUT 
PRESSURE
, then press r to display 100%. Press d to decrease the 
pressure, or the u
 button to increase it (in 1% increments). Press 
 to select the setting you want.
 
						

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To run a super strong cleaning cycle, press d to select SS 
CLEANING
, then press r to display EXEC. Press   to start the 
cleaning cycle.
To enable roll paper feeding at power-on, press d to select PWR 
ON ROLL PPR FEED
, then press r. Press d to select the setting 
you want, then press   to save it. 
To return all control panel settings to their default values, press d to 
select 
DEFAULT PANEL, then press r to display EXEC. Press   
to restore the default settings.
The CUSTOM setting is for a future enhancement.
4. To exit maintenance mode, turn off the printer by pressing the P Power 
button. Press the P Power button again to turn on the printer in the 
normal operating mode.
Replacing the Paper Cutter Blade 
If you notice that your paper isn’t being cut cleanly, the cutter blade may 
need to be replaced. If you use the blade to cut heavy stock, you will damage 
the blade and need to replace it. See page 43 for a list of media that do not 
work with the cutter.
You can check the status of your cutter by printing the status check sheet or 
viewing its status on the control panel. See page 121 for instructions.
You can obtain a new cutter blade from Epson (part number C12C815291).
Removing the Old Blade
Make sure the printer is on, then follow these steps to remove the blade: 
1. Press r 
Menu.
2. Press d until 
MAINTENANCE is selected, then press r.
3. Select 
CUTTER REPLACEMENT, then press r.
4. Press the   button. The paper cutter holder moves to the replacement 
position. Caution: Do not try to 
slide the carriage by 
hand, or you may damage 
the printer. 
 
						

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5. Open the front cover.
6. Locate the cutter assembly with a blue plastic cover on the left side of the 
print head.
7. Hold down the side pin as shown and turn the latch to the right.
8. Release the side pin carefully. The cutter pops out.
Caution: To avoid 
damaging the printer, 
make sure you don’t push 
the side pin in too far. Do 
not touch the black parts 
inside the printer or the 
cables around the print 
head.
WARNING: The blade is 
sharp. Be careful when 
removing it. 
 
						

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9. Carefully remove the cutter blade.
Installing the New Cutter Blade
Remove the new blade from its package, then follow these steps to install it:
1. Insert the new cutter as shown. Make sure the spring doesn’t pop out.
Caution: Wrap the used 
cutter blade and dispose 
of it according to local 
regulations.
 
						

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2. Push down on the side pin while turning the latch to the left.
3. Close the front cover. The cutter moves to the home (far right) position.
Replacing the Maintenance Tanks
The maintenance tanks store ink that gets flushed from the system during 
the initial ink charge and manual and automatic print head cleaning. The 
three maintenance tanks are located on the back of the printer as shown:
Note: The print head 
nozzles may dry out while 
you replace the cutter 
blade, so make sure you 
run a nozzle check after 
you are finished. See 
page 124 for instructions.
Right tankCenter tankLeft 
tank
 
						

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When one of the tanks is almost full, the message NOT ENOUGH 
CAPACITY, REPLACE THE XXX MAINTENANCE TANK 
appears on the 
LCD display, indicating which tank is almost full. When the tank is 
completely full, the printer stops working and 
MAINT TANK FULL appears 
on the LCD, along with an indication of which tank is full. 
You can check how much space remains in the maintenance tanks by 
viewing the gauges on the control panel, shown below. You can also check 
the tanks using Epson Status Monitor on your computer, using the printer’s 
menu (see page 121), or by printing a nozzle check sheet (see page 124). 
The icons show the approximate space remaining in the tank as follows:
The printer will not print if one of the maintenance tanks is full. Use this 
replacement tank: C12C890191. 
Follow these steps to replace the tank:
1. Check the LCD display to determine which tank needs to be replaced.
2. Unpack the new maintenance tank.
 Empty  Nearly full
 Half full  Full
3 maintenance 
tank gauges
 
						

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3. Grasp the handle at the bottom of the maintenance tank and gently pull 
it straight out of the printer.
4. Place the used tank in the plastic bag included with the new tank, and 
dispose of it properly.
5. Insert the new tank all the way into its compartment. 
Caution: Be careful not 
to spill ink from the 
maintenance tank when 
removing it. Hold it upright 
at all times and dispose of 
it carefully. 
 
						

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Cleaning the Printer
To keep your printer working at its best, clean it if it becomes soiled.
1. Make sure the printer is turned off and all its lights are off. Then unplug 
the power cord and disconnect the printer from your system.
2. Clean the outer case of the printer with a soft, clean cloth. If necessary, 
dampen the cloth with mild detergent, clean the outside of the printer, 
then dry it with a soft cloth. Keep the ink cartridge bays closed to 
prevent water from getting inside.
3. Open the front cover and use canned air or a soft, lint-free cloth to 
carefully clean away any dust or dirt inside the printer. 
Clean the area shown in gray below following the direction of the 
arrows. If necessary, dampen the cloth, clean the inside of the printer, 
then dry it with a soft cloth.
Caution: Be careful not 
to touch the gears inside 
the printer.
To avoid damaging the 
components as well as 
the case, never use 
alcohol or thinners to 
clean the printer. 
Be careful not to get 
water on the printer 
mechanism or electronic 
components.
Don’t use a hard or 
abrasive brush.
Don’t spray the inside 
of the printer with 
lubricants; unsuitable 
oils can damage the 
mechanism. Contact 
Epson if you think the 
printer needs lubrication.
Caution: Do not touch the 
light gray parts (roller and 
ink absorption pads); 
otherwise, your prints may 
be soiled. To avoid 
damaging the printer, do 
not touch the ink tubes or 
the cables around the print 
head.
 
						

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4. If your prints have ink on the back, carefully wipe the area shown in gray 
below:
5. If powdery paper dust has accumulated, use a toothpick or similar tool 
to remove it:
 
						

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Transporting or Storing the Printer
If you are moving the printer a short distance (for example, in the same 
building), you can roll it on its stand (see page 142). To ship the printer a 
longer distance, you should repack it using the original box and packing 
materials. Follow the instructions below to prepare the printer for shipment.
Preparing the Printer for Shipment
1. Make sure the paper lever is in the secured position and the print head is 
in the home position (on the far right). This caps the print head and 
prevents it from drying out. 
2. Press the P Power button to turn off the printer. 
3. Remove the following parts:
Power cord and interface cables
Roll paper spindle
All paper or other media
Auto take-up reel
Optional fabric-based media bin (if installed)
4. Reinstall the two metal brackets and bolts that were removed during 
setup, as shown below. Tighten the bolts to lock the print head.
Caution: To prevent the 
nozzles from drying out, 
do not remove the ink 
cartridges. To prevent 
printer damage, be careful 
not to touch the cables 
around the print head and 
the black areas inside the 
printer.
Tip: For more secure 
transportation, tape all 
doors and covers shut.