Epson Stylus Pro 9450 User Manual

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Note:
For EPSON Stylus Pro 9880/9880C/9450 users, be sure to pull the 
paper guides to the forward position when using Enhanced Matte 
Paper or Doubleweight Matte Paper.
4. Make sure the lower shafts are in the upward position, and 
hook the basket rings on the upper basket hooks.
 

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For EPSON Stylus Pro 7880/7880C/7450
When feeding paper forward
When feeding paper forward, put the paper basket down in the 
forward position, as shown below. 
Note:
Feed the paper forward if it is thick (0.5 to 1.5 mm) or its length is 
914.4 mm or more.
 

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When the paper basket is loosened, turn the following part to fix it.
When feeding paper backward
When feeding paper backward, follow the steps below.
Note:
❏You can feed the paper backward when its length is shorter than 
914.4 mm; otherwise, feed the paper forward.
❏If the paper thickness is 0.5 mm or more, feed the paper forward.
1. Gently pinch the upper part of each paper guide and push it 
to the back position to allow the printout to come out 
properly.
 

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2. Turn the paper basket to the backward position, as shown 
below.
 

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Chapter 6
Maintenance and Transportation
Replacing Ink Cartridges
When the printer’s Ink check light is flashing, this indicates that 
the ink is low and you need to obtain a replacement ink cartridge. 
When the Ink check light remains on, this indicates that you need 
to replace the expended ink cartridge. The LCD panel also 
displays INK LOW or INK OUT.
Note:
Even if only one ink cartridge is expended, the printer cannot continue 
to print.
Epson recommends the use of...

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2. Open the ink compartment cover by pushing it.
3. Raise the ink levers to the released position.
 

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4. Carefully pull the expended cartridge straight out of the 
printer.
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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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Caution:
Do not shake cartridges (that have been installed previously) 
with too much force. 
5. Make sure the replacement ink cartridge is the correct color, 
and remove it from the package. Shake the ink cartridge well 
before installing it for best...

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Note:
A protection system is provided to prevent improper cartridge 
insertion. If you cannot insert the ink cartridge smoothly, the type 
of cartridge may be incorrect. Check the package and product code.
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. Do not force the cartridge in further by hand.
Note:
❏If the Ink check light remains on, this indicates the ink cartridge 
may not be...

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7. Lower the ink lever to the secured position.
8. Close the ink compartment cover. The printer returns to the 
previous status.
 

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Converting the Black Ink Cartridges
You can change the black ink according to your purpose. You can 
choose either Matte Black or Photo Black. 
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Caution:
To avoid interrupting a black ink change, observe the following 
conditions:
❏Do not turn off the printer.
❏Do not open the front cover.
❏Do not move the paper lever to the released position.
❏Do not remove the ink cartridges.
❏Do not remove the maintenance tank.
❏Do not unplug the power cord.
Note:
❏If an electrical...