Epson Xp 202 Manual

Replacing Ink Supply Units and Other
Consumables
Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink and the
Maintenance Box
You can check the approximate ink levels and the approximate service life of the maintenance box from the control
panel or the computer.
Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink and the Maintenance Box
- Control Panel
1. Press the  button on the control panel.
2. Select Printer Information.
Note:
The indicator on the far right indicates the available space in the maintenance box.
Checking the...

2. Click EPSON Status Monitor.
Ink Supply Unit Codes
Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink supply units. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of
non-genuine ink. 
The use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranties, and
under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior. Information about non-genuine ink levels may
not be displayed.
The following are the codes for genuine Epson ink supply units.
ProductBlackCyanMagentaYellow
WF-R8590...

❏Do not remove the transparent seal from the ink supply area; otherwise the ink supply unit may become
unusable.
❏Do not touch the sections shown in the illustration. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing.
❏Install all ink supply units; otherwise you cannot print.
❏Do not turn off the printer during ink charging. If the ink charging is incomplete, you may not be able to print.
❏Do not leave the printer with the ink supply units removed; otherwise, ink remaining in the print head nozzles
may...

Consumption of Ink
❏To maintain optimum print head performance, some ink is consumed from all ink supply units not only during
printing but also during maintenance operations such as print head cleaning.
❏When printing in monochrome or grayscale, color inks instead of black ink may be used depending on the
paper type or print quality settings. This is because a mixture of color inks is used to create black.
Replacing Ink Supply Units
1. Open the ink case.
Note:
This procedure explains how to replace the...

3. Lift up the ink supply unit.
Note:
If you cannot lift up the ink supply unit, pull the handle forward.
4. Unpack the new ink supply unit from its package.
cImportant:
Do not touch the sections shown in the illustration. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing.
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Note:
If there is protective material attached to the bottom of the ink supply unit, remove it. The shape and number of
protective materials and where they are attached are subject to change without notice.
5. Shake theink supply unit 20 times well.
6. Insert the ink supply unit into the ink case so that it fits into the printer.
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Note:
❏If the ink supply unit has changed shape due to being dropped and so on, fix the shape before inserting it in the
printer; otherwise, it may not be set correctly or the ink levels may not be displayed correctly.
❏If the ink supply unit has a base that spreads out, spread the base and place it over the projecting section in the ink
case. Some ink supply units do not have a base that can be spread.
7. Push the handle of the ink supply unit until it clicks into place.
Note:
To  
confirm whether the...

Maintenance Box Handling Precautions
Read the following instructions before replacing the maintenance box.
❏Do not touch the green chip on the side of the maintenance box. Doing so may prevent normal operation and
printing.
❏Do not remove the 
film on the top of the box; otherwise ink may leak.
❏Do not tilt the used maintenance box until after it is sealed in the plastic bag; otherwise ink may leak.
❏Keep the maintenance box out of direct sunlight.
❏Do not replace the maintenance box during printing;...

2. Open rear cover 1.
3. Remove the used maintenance box.
4. Put the used maintenance box in the transparent bag that came with the new maintenance box and seal the
bag shut.
cImportant:
❏Do not remove the 
film on the top of the maintenance box.
❏Do not tilt the used maintenance box until 
after it is sealed in the plastic bag; otherwise ink may leak.
5.
Insert the new maintenance box all the way into the printer.
6. Close rear cover 1.
Related Information
&“Maintenance Box Code” on page 127...

Maintenance Rollers Codes
Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson maintenance rollers.
The following are the codes.
Maintenance rollers of paper cassette 1: S990011
Maintenance rollers of paper cassette 2 to 4: S990021
Replacing Maintenance Rollers in Paper Cassette 1
There are two places for replacing the maintenance rollers: on the back of the printer (two rollers) and on the paper
cassette (one roller).
1. Remove the new maintenance rollers from their package.
cImportant:
❏
The maintenance rollers...