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4. Press the ink eject button above the cartridge you need to replace. The 
ink cartridge slides out slightly.
5. Carefully pull the cartridge straight out of the slot and dispose of it 
properly.
6. Make sure the replacement ink cartridge is the correct color, and then 
remove it from its package. 
WARNING: Do not shake 
the expended cartridge, or 
ink may leak out. If ink gets 
on your hands, wash them 
thoroughly with soap 
and water. If ink gets in...

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7. Shake the ink cartridge well before installing it.
8. Hold the ink cartridge with the arrow mark facing up and pointing to 
the back of the printer, and then insert it into the slot until it clicks.
The printer has a protection system to prevent improper cartridge 
insertion. If you cannot insert the ink cartridge easily or if you see the 
message 
INK CARTRIDGE ERROR on the LCD panel, the type of 
cartridge may be incorrect. Check the package and...

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9. Close the ink cover and press it until it clicks. 
When you see 
READY on the LCD, the printer is ready to print. 
Performing Additional Maintenance Tasks
In addition to running a power cleaning cycle, you can use the Maintenance 
menu to switch between Matte Black and Photo Black, set the printer’s date 
and time, and adjust the contrast on the LCD screen. 
The printer also provides a maintenance mode which lets you change the 
printer’s defaults and...

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Changing the Black Ink Cartridge
You can use either Matte Black or Photo Black for printing. Both cartridges 
are installed all the time, and the printer knows which cartridge to use 
depending on the Media Type selected in the printer driver. You may 
sometimes need to switch cartridges as described below when using 
non-Epson media.
The Photo Black cartridge is ideal for printing photographic images on all 
media types. It is optimized for traditional...

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Changing the Date and Time
Follow these steps to set the date and time:
1. Press the 
Menu r button.
2. Press d until 
MAINTENANCE is highlighted, then press r.
3. Press d to select 
CLOCK SETTING, then press r.
4. Use u or d to set each item in the date and time, displayed in the 
following format: 
MM/DD/YY HH:MM.
5. Press + Cancel when you finish.
Adjusting the LCD Contrast
Follow these steps to change the LCD contrast:
1. Press the 
Menu r button.
2....

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Using Maintenance Mode
Maintenance mode allows you to change the language or units of 
measurements used in the printer’s menus and return all the menu 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 + Cancel button, then press the P Power button 
until the printer turns on. 
MAINTENANCE MODE appears on the 
LCD panel.
3. Press u or d to select the settings...

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Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge
The maintenance cartridge stores ink that gets flushed from the system 
during print head cleaning. When the cartridge is almost full, the message 
MAINTENACE CARTRIDGE IS NEARLY FULL appears on the LCD 
panel. When the cartridge is completely full, the printer stops working and 
REPLACE THE CARTRIDGE appears on the LCD. 
You can check how much space remains in the maintenance cartridge by 
viewing its indicator on the...

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3. Open the maintenance cartridge cover.
4. Grasp the handle of the maintenance cartridge, then push it up while 
gently pulling it toward you.
WARNING: If ink gets on 
your hands, wash them 
thoroughly with soap and 
water. If ink gets into your 
eyes, flush them 
immediately with water.
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5. Remove the replacement cartridge from its package. Then put the used 
maintenance cartridge in the plastic bag provided and dispose of it 
properly.
6. Insert the new maintenance cartridge into the printer as far as it will go.
7. Close the maintenance cartridge cover.
8. Turn the printer back on.
Caution: Be careful not 
to tilt the used cartridge or 
spill ink from it 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, you should clean it several times a 
year.
1. Make sure the printer is turned off, then unplug the power cord and 
disconnect the printer from your system. Let the printer sit for a minute.
2. If the outer case is dirty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with 
mild detergent. Keep the ink cartridge compartment closed to prevent 
water from getting inside.
3. If the front manual tray...