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 Status of the Remaining Ink and the Maintenance Box
- Windows
1. Access the printer driver window.
2. Click EPSON Status Monitor 3 on the Maintenance tab, and then click Details.
Note:
If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable
EPSON Status Monitor 3.
Related Information
&“Windows Printer Driver” on page 151
Checking the Status of the Remaining Ink and the Maintenance Box
- Mac OS X
1. Start the printer driver utility:
❏Mac OS X v10.6.x to v10.9.x
Select System Preferences from the 
 menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax) and
then select the printer. Click Options & Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility.
❏Mac OS X v10.5.8
Select System Preferences from the 
 menu > Print & Fax, and then select the printer. Click Open Print
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							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 T8691
T8391T8692
T8392T8693
T8393T8694
T8394
WF-R8591 T8461
T8841T8462
T8842T8463
T8843T8464
T8844
Note:
❏Not all ink supply units are available in all regions.
❏For users in Europe, visit the following website for information on Epson's ink supply unit yields.
http://www.epson.eu/pageyield
For Australia/New Zealand
ProductBlackCyanMagentaYe l l o w
WF-R8590 R24X R24X R24X R24X
Ink Supply Unit Handling Precautions
Read the following instructions before replacing ink supply units.
Handling precautions
❏Store ink supply units at normal room temperature and keep them away from direct sunlight.
❏Epson recommends using the ink supply unit before the date printed on the package.
❏For best results, store ink supply unit packages with their bottom down.
❏After bringing an ink supply unit inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up at room temperature for at
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							❏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 dry out and you may not be able to print.
❏If you need to remove an ink supply unit temporarily, make sure you protect the ink supply area from dirt and
dust. Store the ink supply unit in the same environment as the printer. Because the ink supply port is equipped
with a valve designed to contain the release of excess ink, there is no need to supply your own covers or plugs.
❏Removed ink supply units may have ink around the ink supply port, so be careful not to get any ink on the
surrounding area when removing the ink supply units.
❏
This printer uses ink supply unit equipped with a green chip that monitors information such as the amount of
remaining ink for each ink supply unit. This means that even if the ink supply unit is removed from the printer
before it is expended, you can still use the ink supply unit after reinserting it back into the printer.
❏To ensure you receive premium print quality and to help protect your print head, a variable ink safety reserve
remains in the ink supply unit when your printer indicates to replace the ink supply unit. The yields quoted for
you do not include this reserve.
❏Although the ink supply units may contain recycled materials, this does not 
affect printer function or
performance.
❏Specifications and appearance of the ink supply unit are subject to change without prior notice for
improvement.
❏Do not disassemble or remodel the ink supply unit, otherwise you may not be able to print normally.
❏Do not drop or knock the ink supply unit against hard objects; otherwise, the ink may leak.
❏You cannot use the ink supply units that came with the printer for the replacement.
❏Quoted yields may vary depending on the images that you are printing, the paper type that you are using, the
frequency of your prints and environmental conditions such as temperature. User's Guide
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							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 black ink supply unit. To replace color ink supply units, open the ink case on
the other side of the printer. The replacement methods are the same.
2. Push the handle on the ink supply unit that you want to replace.
The ink supply unit will pop out.
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							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 ink supply units are installed correctly, press Check when displayed on the printer's control
panel.
8. Close the ink case.
Related Information
&“Ink Supply Unit Codes” on page 122
&“Ink Supply Unit Handling Precautions” on page 122
Maintenance Box Code
Epson recommends the use of a genuine Epson maintenance box.
The following is the code for the genuine Epson maintenance box.
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							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; otherwise, ink may leak.
❏Do not reuse a maintenance box which has been removed and left detached for a long period. Ink inside the box
will have solidified and no more ink can be absorbed.
Replacing a Maintenance Box
In some print cycles a very small amount of surplus ink may be collected in the maintenance box. To prevent ink
leakage from the maintenance box, the printer is designed to stop printing when the absorbing capacity of the
maintenance box has reached its limit. Whether and how often this is required will vary according to the number
of pages you print, the type of material that you print and the number of cleaning cycles that the printer performs.
Replace the maintenance box when you are promoted to do so. The Epson Status Monitor, your LCD, or lights on
the control panel will advise you when this part needs replacing. The need for replacement of the box does not
mean that your printer has ceased to operate in accordance with its specifications. The Epson warranty does not
cover the cost of this replacement. It is a user-serviceable part.
Note:
When it is full, you cannot print until the maintenance box is replaced to avoid ink leakage. However, you can perform
operations such as sending faxes and saving data to an external USB device.
1. Remove the new maintenance box from its package.
cImportant:
❏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.
Note:
A transparent bag for the used maintenance box is provided with the new maintenance box.
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							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 Box Handling Precautions” on page 128 User's Guide
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							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 for the paper cassette 1 and paper cassette 2 to 4 are 
different. Check the direction
of the arrow at the center of the maintenance rollers, and make sure the maintenance rollers are the ones for
paper cassette 1. If you attach the wrong rollers, the printer may not feed the paper.
❏Be careful not to stain the surface of the maintenance rollers. If dust collects on the surface of the
maintenance rollers, clean the rollers by using a soft and dry cloth.
2. Turn 
off the printer by pressing the P button, and then unplug the power cord.
3. Pull out paper cassette 1.
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