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6. When REPLACE CUTTER appears on the LCD, hold down the side pin as 
shown and turn the latch to the right.
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Caution:
Be careful not to touch the parts highlighted below; otherwise, you may 
damage the printer. 
7. Slowly release the side pin, and carefully remove the old cutter blade.
 
						

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8. Insert the new cutter blade as shown.
9. Push down on the side pin while turning the latch to the left.
10. When CLOSE TOP COVER appears on the LCD, close the top cover. The 
print head moves to the home position.
11. Wait until READY appears on the LCD.
Cleaning the Printer
To keep your printer in top operating condition, clean it thoroughly if it 
becomes dirty.
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Warning:
Do not touch the gears inside the printer.
 
						

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Caution:
❏Never use alcohol or paint thinner to clean the printer; these chemicals can 
damage the components as well as the case.
❏Do not let water get on the printer mechanism or electronic components.
❏Do not use a hard or abrasive brush to clean the printer.
❏Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants; unsuitable oils can 
damage the mechanism. Contact your dealer or a qualified service person 
if lubrication is needed. See Where To Get Help on page 229.
1. Make sure the printer is turned off and all the lights are off, and then unplug 
the power cord. Let the printer sit for a minute.
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Caution:
Do not touch the following parts; otherwise, printouts may be soiled.
2. Open the top cover and then use a soft, clean cloth to carefully remove any 
dust or dirt inside the printer. Wipe the gray area shown below in the 
direction of the arrows.
If there is a excessive dirt on the inside of the printer, clean it using a soft, 
clean cloth dampened with mild detergent. Then, wipe the inside of the 
printer dry with a dry, soft cloth.
 
						

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Caution:
Be careful not to touch the parts highlighted below; otherwise, you may 
damage the printer. 
3. If the back of your printouts are soiled, carefully clean the platen (the gray 
area shown below) using a soft, clean cloth.
4. If you see powdery paper dust in the platen, use a toothpick to remove it.
 
						

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5. Close the top cover.
6. If the outer case is dirty, clean it using a soft, clean cloth dampened with 
mild detergent. Keep the ink compartment covers closed to prevent water 
from getting inside.
If you have not used your printer for a long time
If you have not used your printer for a long time, the print head nozzles may 
become clogged. Perform a nozzle check and clean the print head as 
necessary. 
To perform a nozzle check using the control panel, see Checking the print 
head nozzles on page 130.
To perform a nozzle check using the printer software, see Checking the print 
head nozzles on page 88 for Windows, or Checking the print head nozzles 
on page 39 for Mac OS X.
To clean the print head using the control panel, press Menu for more than 
3 seconds.
To clean the print head using the printer software, see Cleaning the print 
head on page 89 for Windows, or Cleaning the print head on page 40 for 
Mac OS X.
If you have not used your printer for more than six months, the print head 
needs to be cleaned. If you see a message on the LCD asking you whether 
you would like to run an auto nozzle check, select Y to start the nozzle check 
procedure. Inspect the nozzle check and run a cleaning cycle if necessary.
If you want to perform head cleaning later, select N.
Note:
Even if you will not be using your printer for a long time, leave the ink cartridges 
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Transporting the Printer
If you are moving the printer a short distance (for example, in the same 
building), raise the ink levers and have at least two people lift the printer.
To ship the printer, you must repack it using the original box and packing 
materials and secure it to a pallet. If you do not have these items, contact 
Epson to request them. Otherwise, the printer may be damaged beyond 
repair.
Note:
Ask someone to help you lift the printer. It weighs approximately 110.3 lb (50 kg) and 
should be lifted carefully by two people.
Preparing the printer for shipment
1. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the following parts.
❏All paper or other media
❏Roll paper spindle
❏Paper tray and paper tray cover
3. If you are using the 110 ml ink cartridges, leave them installed. If you are 
using 220 ml cartridges, remove them and install 110 ml cartridges.
To store partially used cartridges removed from the printer, tape over the 
needle valve hole and place each cartridge in a separate, resealable 
plastic bag. Be sure to remove the tape before reinstalling the cartridges. 
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4. Raise the ink levers.
5. Make sure the print head is in the home (far right) position. Then lock the 
print head by pushing the green tab to the right.
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Caution:
Be careful not to touch the parts highlighted below; otherwise, you may 
damage the printer.
6. If you saved the carriage retainer bracket, replace it and screw it back into 
place. (See your Start Here sheet.)
 
						

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7. If you need to ship the printer, you must repack it using the original box and 
packing materials and secure it to a pallet. If you do not have these items, 
contact Epson to request them. Otherwise, the printer may be damaged 
beyond repair.
If you are transporting the printer in your own vehicle without the original 
packaging, make sure you wrap and pack the printer securely. Transport 
the printer in a horizontal position on a flat, stable surface.
8. Keep the printer level while moving it.
Setting up the printer after transportation
To set up the printer after transporting it you need to follow the same steps you 
used to set it up the first time. Follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet, 
and note the following points:
❏Do not forget to remove any protective materials.
❏If you installed the carriage retainer bracket, remove it. (See your Start 
Here sheet.)
❏Do not forget to pull the green tab on the left side of the print head to 
release the print head.
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Caution:
Do not push down the green tab; otherwise you may break it.
❏The first time you start printing after transporting the printer, or if you have 
not turned it on for a long time, the print head nozzles may be clogged. 
Epson recommends that you perform a nozzle check and clean the print 
head, and also realign the print head to ensure the best print quality. 
To perform a nozzle check using the control panel, see Checking the print 
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To perform a nozzle check using the printer software, see Checking the 
print head nozzles on page 88 for Windows, or Checking the print head 
nozzles on page 39 for Mac OS X.
To clean the print head using the control panel, press Menu for 3 
seconds.
To clean the print head using the printer software, see Cleaning the print 
head on page 89 for Windows, or Cleaning the print head on page 40 for 
Mac OS X.
To realign the print head using the control panel, see Aligning the print 
head on page 131.
To realign the print head using the printer software, see Aligning the print 
head on page 90 for Windows, or Aligning the print head on page 41 for 
Mac OS X.
 
						

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