Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] User's Guide
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User's Guide Copyright
Copyright
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information herein. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. [. . . ] C Important: the ink cartridge, the power light continues to flash while the printer is charging ink. Note: If the B light does not turn off, try removing and reinserting the ink cartridge. Related Information & “Ink Cartridge Codes” on page 53 & “Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions” on page 54
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink
When color ink is expended and black ink still remains when printing from a computer, you can use the following settings to continue printing for a short time using only black ink. Type of paper: plain papers, Envelope ❏ Color: Grayscale ❏ Borderless: Not selected ❏ EPSON Status Monitor 3: Enabled (for Windows only) Because this feature is only available for approximately five days, replace the expended ink cartridge as soon as possible. 60
User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges
Note: ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, access the printer driver, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3. Note: If you cannot cancel printing from the computer, cancel using the printer's control panel. Select plain papers or Envelope as the Paper Type setting on the Main tab. Set the other items on the Main and More Options tabs as necessary, and then click OK. Related Information & “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 18 & “Printing Basics - Windows” on page 24
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Mac OS X
Note: To use this feature through a network, connect with Bonjour. Note: If you cannot cancel printing from the computer, cancel using the printer's control panel. Select System Preferences from the menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then select the printer. Select any paper size except for a borderless size as the Paper Size setting. Related Information & “Canceling Printing” on page 42 & “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 18
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& “Printing Basics - Mac OS X” on page 25
Conserving Black Ink when the Black Ink Is Low (for Windows Only)
When black ink is running low and there is enough color ink remaining, you can use a mixture of color inks to create black. You can continue printing while preparing a replacement black ink cartridge. This feature is only available when you select the following settings in the printer driver. Paper Type: plain papers ❏ Quality: Standard ❏ EPSON Status Monitor 3: Enabled
Note: ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, access the printer driver, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3. To maintain the quality of the print head, black ink is also consumed. Options Yes
Description Select to use a mixture of color inks to create black. This window is not displayed until you replace the black ink cartridge and it runs low again. No
Disable this feature
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User's Guide Maintaining the Printer
Maintaining the Printer
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head
If the nozzles are clogged, the printouts become faint, there is visible banding, or unexpected colors appear. When print quality has declined, use the nozzle check feature and check if the nozzles are clogged. C Important: the scanner unit or turn off the printer during head cleaning. [. . . ] Otherwise, the print head does not return to the home Unplug the
position causing the ink to dry, and printing may become impossible. When you use the printer again, make sure you remove the tape securing the ink cartridge holder. If print quality has declined the next time you print, clean and align the print head. Related Information & “Part Names and Functions” on page 12 & “Checking and Cleaning the Print Head” on page 64 & “Aligning the Print Head” on page 66
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User's Guide Appendix
Where to Get Help
Technical Support Web Site
If you need further help, visit the Epson support website shown below. [. . . ]