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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 
your eyes, flush them 
immediately with water.
Caution: Do not touch 
the green chip on the top 
of the cartridge. Doing so 
may prevent normal 
operation and printing. 
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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 product code.
If the B ink light remains on, the ink cartridge may not be installed 
correctly. Remove the ink cartridge and then reinsert it as described 
above.
Arrow mark
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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 run special procedures.
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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 photographic and ink jet-coated 
papers, such as Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster and Epson Photo 
Paper Semi-gloss, etc.
The Matte Black cartridge is optimized for printing photographic images on 
matte or plain papers, such as Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper 
Matte and Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper.
Generally, you should switch black ink cartridges only if you plan to run a 
large number of print jobs in the new mode. Since it takes several minutes to 
switch and consumes some ink, you shouldn’t switch cartridges more often 
than necessary.
Changing the black ink cartridge also consumes color ink, so you need to 
make sure that all of the cartridges contain enough ink before you begin. 
Follow these steps to switch from one cartridge to the other:
1. Press the 
Menu r button.
2. Press d until 
MAINTENANCE is highlighted, then press r.
3. Press d to select 
BLACK INK CHANGE, then press r.
4. Press the Enter button. The printer charges the cartridge (this takes a 
few minutes) and you see 
PHOTO -> MATTE or MATTE -> PHOTO on 
the LCD. 
When the change is complete, the LCD displays 
READY and the name 
of the current black cartridge.
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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. Press d until 
MAINTENANCE is highlighted, then press r.
3. Press d to select 
CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT, then press r.
4. Use u or d to increase or reduce the screen contrast.
5. Press + Cancel when you finish.
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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 described below. If you need to back 
up to the previous menu level, press the l button.
To change the language displayed on the LCD panel, select 
LANGUAGE and press r. Press d until you see the language you 
want, then press
 Enter to select it. Press l to return to the menu 
or + Cancel to exit. 
To change the units of measurement, select UNIT and press r. 
Select 
METRIC or FEET/INCH and then press Enter to select it. 
Press l to return to the menu or + Cancel to exit. 
To return all control panel settings to their default values, select 
DEFAULT PANEL and press r. Press Enter to restore the 
printer’s defaults. Then press l to return to the menu or + Cancel 
to exit. 
4. To exit maintenance mode, turn off the printer by pressing the PPower 
button. Press the P Power button again to turn on the printer in the 
normal operating mode.
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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 control panel, as shown below. You can also 
check its status using the printer’s menus (see page 83) or by printing a 
nozzle check sheet (see page 84). 
Replacement cartridges are available from Epson (product code T582000). 
You can purchase replacement items for your printer from an authorized 
Epson reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON 
(800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com. 
(U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).
Follow these steps to replace the maintenance cartridge:
1. Make sure the printer is not printing or performing any other operations 
(
READY or PAPER OUT should appear on the control panel).
2. Turn off the printer.
Maintenance 
cartridge indicator 
(showing a new 
cartridge)
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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. 
Caution: Do not touch the 
green chip on the side of 
the maintenance 
cartridge. This may 
prevent normal operation.
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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 is extended, close it by pushing it in.
4. Open the top cover and then use a soft, lint-free cloth to carefully 
remove any dust or dirt inside the printer. If the back of a printout is 
soiled, carefully clean the plastic ribs using a soft, lint-free cloth wiping 
in the direction of the arrows.
If the problem still occurs, clean the area using a soft, lint-free, 
dampened cloth. Then wipe the inside of the printer dry with a dry, 
lint-free, soft cloth.
WARNING: Be careful not 
to touch the gears inside the 
printer.
Caution: 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 on-screen 
components.
Don’t use a hard or 
abrasive brush.
Do not touch the ink 
absorption pads; 
otherwise, printouts may 
be soiled.
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.
Plastic 
ribs
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