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9. Examine the patterns and determine which number is each set has the 
smallest gaps in the lines. Press the u or dbutton to select the number 
for the first set, then press  .
10. Repeat step 9 for the next set of patterns.
11. If you want to continue aligning the print head, press l, select 
BI-D 
ALL
, and repeat the steps above to print and check other patterns. If 
additional alignment is necessary, you can repeat this step and select 
UNI-D instead.
12. When you finish aligning the print head, press the  Pause button to 
exit.
Replacing Ink Cartridges
Before you begin a large print job, you should check your ink levels. If one of 
your cartridges is low, you can replace it before you start. Or you can wait 
until the ink is expended, replace the cartridge, and then continue the job 
without any loss of print quality. However, it is best to replace a low ink 
cartridge before starting a large print job.
The easiest way to check ink levels is from the control panel LCD display. 
The numbers below the ink icons on the LCD display correspond to the 
8 ink cartridge slots on the printer. The icons show the percentage of ink 
remaining as follows:
When the red BInk light is flashing and
 INK LOW appears on the LCD 
display, the indicated cartridge is almost expended. Make sure you have a 
replacement cartridge. When the light stays on and 
REPLACE INK 
CARTRIDGE 
is displayed, the cartridge is expended. You must replace the 
cartridge before you can continue printing.
You can install any combination of 110 ml and 220 ml cartridges.
 100–81%  20% or less
 80–61%  Ink low
 60–41%  Ink expended
 40–21%  Cartridge error or no cartridge
Tip: You can store 
partially used ink 
cartridges for up to 
6 months. If you do so, 
Epson recommends 
covering the openings 
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Use the following Epson UltraChrome K3™ ink cartridges: 
You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson Professional 
Imaging Authorized Reseller. To find the nearest reseller, visit 
www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. sales), www.epson.ca (Canadian sales), or 
call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at 
www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).
Before you start, make sure the printer is turned on. Then follow these steps 
to replace an ink cartridge:
1. Note the color of the cartridge that is low or expended. This is the 
cartridge you need to replace.
2. Press the ink compartment covers to open them.
Slot no.Cartridge110 ml220 ml
1 Light Light Black T602900 T603900
2 Vivid Light Magenta T602600 T603600
3 Light Cyan T602500 T603500
4 Light Black T602700 T603700
5 Photo Black T602100 T603100
Matte Black T611800 T612800
6 Cyan T602200 T603200
7 Vivid Magenta T602300 T603300
8 Yellow T602400 T603400Note: We recommend 
that you use genuine 
Epson cartridges and do 
not refill them. The use of 
other products may affect 
your print quality and 
could result in printer 
damage.
Yields vary considerably 
based on images printed, 
print settings, paper type, 
frequency of use, and 
temperature. For print 
quality, a small amount of 
ink remains in the 
cartridge after the 
“replace cartridge” 
indicator comes on.
For best printing results, 
use up a cartridge with 
six months of opening the 
package.
Caution: Leave the 
expended cartridge in the 
printer until you are ready 
to replace it.
To prevent ink reporting 
errors, never replace the 
ink cartridges with the 
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3. Raise the ink levers to the unlocked position.
4. Remove the expended ink cartridge from the printer. It’s a good idea to 
save your first set of expended cartridges so you can use them for 
transporting the printer, if necessary.
5. Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color and remove it 
from its package. 
6. Gently shake the cartridge before installing it.
WA R N I N G : 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.
 
						

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7. Hold the cartridge with the arrow pointing toward the printer. Then 
insert the cartridge into the slot. Don’t force it in. 
8. Lower the ink levers to their locked position.
9. Close the ink compartment covers. 
Once the cartridge is installed, the printer returns to its 
READY state. 
Note: If you can’t insert 
the cartridge smoothly, 
you may have the wrong 
cartridge. Check the 
package and product 
code. If the BInk light 
remains on after installing 
the cartridge, it may not 
be inserted fully.
Caution: Do not remove 
and re-insert cartridges 
more often than 
necessary. Doing so can 
compromise the needle 
valve seal and allow air to 
enter the ink tubes, 
causing nozzle damage.
 
						

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Switching Black Ink Cartridges
You can switch the black ink from Photo Black to Matte Black or vice-versa. 
You will need to use the Black Ink Conversion Kit (included with your 
printer) and the new black ink cartridge (either Matte or Photo) that you 
want to convert to. The Conversion Kit includes three special cartridges 
(yellow, magenta, and cyan) which are used to reduce the amount of ink 
consumed in the conversion. You can use the Conversion Kit multiple times.
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, 
Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss, Proofing Paper Commercial, and so 
on.
The Matte Black cartridge is optimized for printing photographic 
images on matte or fine art 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 a significant quantity of ink, don’t switch cartridges 
more often than necessary. 
Changing the black ink cartridge also consumes color ink. The amount of 
ink flushed through the printer varies, but approximately 88 to 117 ml of 
ink (all cartridges combined) is used. All cartridges should be at least 30% 
full before you begin the conversion process.
If 
MAINT TANK FULL or MAINT TANK NEAR FULL appears on the 
LCD, you need to replace the maintenance tank before you change black ink 
cartridges. See page 154 for instructions.
Draining the Old Ink
1. Make sure READY appears on the LCD display.
2. Press the 
Menu button.
3. Press the d button until 
MAINTENANCE is highlighted, then press 
Menu.
4. Press the d button to highlight 
BK INK CHANGE, then press Menu.
Caution: To avoid 
interrupting the ink 
switching process, do not 
turn off the printer, open 
the front cover, release 
the paper lever, remove 
the ink cartridges, 
remove the maintenance 
tank, or unplug the power 
cord. Do not leave the 
printer unattended during 
this process.
Note: If a power failure 
occurs during this 
procedure, turn the 
printer on again. You can 
continue the process at 
the point where it was 
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5. Press the   button.
6. Follow the instructions on the LCD display to raise the ink levers.
7. When 
REMOVE ALL FOUR INK CARTRIDGES ON THE RIGHT 
SIDE 
appears, remove all four ink cartridges from the right ink 
compartment.
8. When 
INSTALL C/M/Y CONVERSION CARTRIDGES appears, insert 
the three conversion cartridges in the slots on the right ink 
compartment.
9. When 
LOWER THE RIGHT INK LEVER appears on the LCD display, 
lower the ink lever on the right ink compartment.
The printer starts draining ink and 
DRAINING INK XX% appears on 
the LCD display. Wait until draining is complete.
Note: If REPLACE 
CONVERSION CRTG 
appears, press the 
Pause button. Remove 
the old conversion 
cartridge(s) from the right 
ink compartment, and 
then insert the new 
conversion cartridge(s). 
Go to step 4 to start 
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Installing the New Black Ink Cartridge
1. When draining is complete, RAISE THE RIGHT INK LEVER appears on 
the LCD. Raise the ink lever on the right ink compartment.
2. When 
REMOVE C/M/Y CONVERSION CARTRIDGES appears, 
remove the conversion cartridges from the slots on the right ink 
compartment.
3. When 
INSTALL ALL FOUR INK CARTRIDGES ON THE RIGHT SIDE 
appears, insert the cartridges in their specified slots, including the new 
black ink cartridge.
4. When 
LOWER THE RIGHT INK LEVER appears, lower the ink lever on 
the right ink compartment. Repeat this step for the left ink 
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5. When RAISE THE RIGHT INK LEVER appears, raise the ink lever on 
the right ink compartment. Repeat this step for the left ink 
compartment.
6. The printer starts charging ink. After a while, ink lever messages appear 
on the LCD display. Raise or lower the ink levers accordingly.
7. When 
LOWER THE RIGHT INK LEVER AND CLOSE THE COVER 
appears on the LCD display, lower the lever and close the cover. Then 
repeat this step for the left ink lever and cover.
Updating the Printer Driver Information
After you have switched black ink modes, you need to update the driver 
information. Follow the instructions for your operating system.
Check the ink status using the Epson Printer Utility2, 
following the instructions on page 131. Click the 
Update button and 
confirm that the correct black cartridge is displayed. 
 Windows: Access the printer driver as described on page 97. On the 
Main tab, make sure that the correct ink cartridge is displayed. 
If not, click the 
Utility tab, then click the Printer and Option 
Information 
button. 
Select the cartridge you installed and click 
OK.
Note: After you switch to 
Matte Black ink, you will 
no longer see glossy 
media types in your 
printer driver. Only media 
types that work with 
Matte Black ink will 
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Changing the Date and Time
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Press d until 
MAINTENANCE is highlighted, then press Menu.
3. Press d until you see 
CLOCK SETTING, then press Menu.
4. Use the d, u, and Menu buttons to set each item in the date and time, 
displayed in the following format: 
MM/DD/YY HH:MM.
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:
Print a hex dump for diagnosing problems
Change the language or units of measurements used on the printer’s 
control panel menus
Enable the printable pages counter
Change the default pressure setting for the automatic cutter
Run a “super strong” cleaning cycle. 
Track the amount of roll paper remaining
Enable power on roll paper feed
Return all of the printer’s control panel settings to their default values
Check ink information
Note: You can use the 
PRINTER SETUP menu to 
enable the roll paper 
counter, paper size 
check, and several other 
printer features. For more 
information, see 
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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 PPower button and 
hold it until the printer turns on and the LCD displays 
MAINTENANCE MODE.
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 print a hex dump of data in the printer’s buffer, press the Menu 
button to display 
PRINT. Then press   to print the 16-byte hex 
data in the left column and corresponding ASCII characters in the 
right column. Press the  Pause button to print the last page.
To change the language on the LCD display, press d to highlight 
LANGUAGE, then press Menu. 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 enable the remaining paper counter, press d to highlight 
REMAINING PPR SETUP, then press Menu. Press d to select 
ROLL
, then press  . 
To change the units of measurement, press d to highlight UNIT, 
then press 
Menu. Press d to switch from METER to FEET/INCH, 
then press   to select it. Press 
l when done.
To change the default cutting pressure, press d to highlight CUT 
PRESSURE
, then press Menu to display 100%. Press d to decrease 
the pressure, or u
 to increase it (in 1% increments). Press   to 
select the setting you want.
To run a super strong cleaning cycle, press d to highlight 
SS CLEANING, then press Menu to display EXECUTE. Press   to 
start the cleaning cycle.
To enable roll paper feeding at power-on, press d to display PWR 
ON ROLL PPR FEED
, then press Menu. 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 
highlight 
DEFAULT PANEL, then press Menu to display 
EXECUTE. Press   to restore the default settings.