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... Printer Software Screens 77 Changing Automatic Update Options 78 Printing with OS X 100 Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box 102 Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers 102 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 103 Printing With Black Ink and Expended ... a Product Button 95 Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes 96 Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status 96 Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen 96 Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with Windows 97 Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with OS X ...79 Selecting Basic Print...
... Printer Software Screens 77 Changing Automatic Update Options 78 Printing with OS X 100 Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box 102 Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers 102 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 103 Printing With Black Ink and Expended ... a Product Button 95 Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes 96 Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status 96 Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen 96 Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with Windows 97 Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with OS X ...79 Selecting Basic Print...
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OS X 108 Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows 109 Replacing the Maintenance Box...110 Adjusting Print Quality...113 Print Head Maintenance...113 Print Head Nozzle Check...113 Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel 113 Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility 115 Print Head Cleaning ......
OS X 108 Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows 109 Replacing the Maintenance Box...110 Adjusting Print Quality...113 Print Head Maintenance...113 Print Head Nozzle Check...113 Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel 113 Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility 115 Print Head Cleaning ......
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..., select System Administration, and press the OK button. If you cannot access or change the Eco settings. 1 USB port 2 Ethernet LAN port 3 Service USB port 4 Maintenance box 5 Rear cover 6 AC inlet Parent topic: Product Parts Locations Using Eco Mode Your product enters sleep mode automatically and turns off the LCD screen if...
..., select System Administration, and press the OK button. If you cannot access or change the Eco settings. 1 USB port 2 Ethernet LAN port 3 Service USB port 4 Maintenance box 5 Rear cover 6 AC inlet Parent topic: Product Parts Locations Using Eco Mode Your product enters sleep mode automatically and turns off the LCD screen if...
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...to replace a cartridge that gets flushed from the system during print head cleaning. Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Conserving Low Black Ink with...its software will let you need to check the status of your used Epson branded ink cartridges and maintenance boxes responsibly and in accordance with Windows Replacing the Maintenance Box Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status Your printer and its service life, you know when an ink...
...to replace a cartridge that gets flushed from the system during print head cleaning. Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Conserving Low Black Ink with...its software will let you need to check the status of your used Epson branded ink cartridges and maintenance boxes responsibly and in accordance with Windows Replacing the Maintenance Box Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status Your printer and its service life, you know when an ink...
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To check your Windows computer. 1. You see a screen like this: 3. Parent topic: Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Replacing the Maintenance Box Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with Windows A low ink reminder appears if you try to print when ink is low, and you can check your cartridge or maintenance box status at any time using a utility on your status, access the Windows Desktop, double-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar, and click Details. 97 To exit, press the OK button.
To check your Windows computer. 1. You see a screen like this: 3. Parent topic: Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Replacing the Maintenance Box Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with Windows A low ink reminder appears if you try to print when ink is low, and you can check your cartridge or maintenance box status at any time using a utility on your status, access the Windows Desktop, double-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar, and click Details. 97 To exit, press the OK button.
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Note: If any ink cartridge as indicated on the screen. To disable the low ink reminder, right-click the product icon in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, Epson Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status. 3. You see this window: 2. Replace or reinstall the maintenance box or any of the cartridges installed in the Windows taskbar and select Monitoring Preferences. 98
Note: If any ink cartridge as indicated on the screen. To disable the low ink reminder, right-click the product icon in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, Epson Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status. 3. You see this window: 2. Replace or reinstall the maintenance box or any of the cartridges installed in the Windows taskbar and select Monitoring Preferences. 98
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Parent topic: Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 99 Click OK. You see this window: 4. To disable promotional offers, deselect the Display Epson Offers checkbox. 6. Deselect the See Low Ink Reminder alerts checkbox at the bottom of the screen. 5.
Parent topic: Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 99 Click OK. You see this window: 4. To disable promotional offers, deselect the Display Epson Offers checkbox. 6. Deselect the See Low Ink Reminder alerts checkbox at the bottom of the screen. 5.
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Select EPSON Status Monitor. 100 Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. • OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & ... product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Open Print Queue. Replacing the Maintenance Box Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with OS X You can check the status of the following: • OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8/10.9: In the Apple menu or the Dock...
Select EPSON Status Monitor. 100 Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. • OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & ... product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Open Print Queue. Replacing the Maintenance Box Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with OS X You can check the status of the following: • OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8/10.9: In the Apple menu or the Dock...
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Parent topic: Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status 101 Do the following as indicated on the screen. Note: If any ink cartridge as necessary: • You can update the ink cartridge and maintenance box status by clicking Update. • Replace or reinstall the maintenance box or any of the cartridges installed in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, Epson Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status. You see this window: 3.
Parent topic: Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status 101 Do the following as indicated on the screen. Note: If any ink cartridge as necessary: • You can update the ink cartridge and maintenance box status by clicking Update. • Replace or reinstall the maintenance box or any of the cartridges installed in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, Epson Status Monitor will not display an accurate cartridge status. You see this window: 3.
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...-capacity 786XL 786XL 786XL 786XL Extra High-capacity 786XXL 786XXL 786XXL 786XXL Parent topic: Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box 102 To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). After some ink is used for priming, the rest is available for...and, even if described as compatible, may not function properly. You can purchase genuine Epson ink, maintenance boxes, and paper at Epson Supplies Central at epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Note: This product uses only genuine Epson-brand cartridges. For print quality, a variable amount of ink remains in the cartridge after...
...-capacity 786XL 786XL 786XL 786XL Extra High-capacity 786XXL 786XXL 786XXL 786XXL Parent topic: Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box 102 To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). After some ink is used for priming, the rest is available for...and, even if described as compatible, may not function properly. You can purchase genuine Epson ink, maintenance boxes, and paper at Epson Supplies Central at epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Note: This product uses only genuine Epson-brand cartridges. For print quality, a variable amount of ink remains in the cartridge after...
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... future printing. Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Note: To use this feature, Epson Status Monitor must be enabled. 1. Click the Main tab. 5. OS X Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Click OK. 8. Load plain paper or an... Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges 107 Select the Black/Grayscale checkbox. 7. Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges When a color ink cartridge is expended, you can cancel your print job and...
... future printing. Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Note: To use this feature, Epson Status Monitor must be enabled. 1. Click the Main tab. 5. OS X Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Click OK. 8. Load plain paper or an... Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges 107 Select the Black/Grayscale checkbox. 7. Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges When a color ink cartridge is expended, you can cancel your print job and...
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Remove the new maintenance box from direct sunlight. 1. Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Replacing the Maintenance Box Make sure you have a new maintenance box before you begin. Press the buttons on the maintenance box. 3. Caution: Do not reuse a maintenance box that has been removed and left uninstalled for more than a week. Make sure the product is not printing. 2. Keep the maintenance box away from its package. Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the sides of the rear cover and remove it. 110
Remove the new maintenance box from direct sunlight. 1. Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Replacing the Maintenance Box Make sure you have a new maintenance box before you begin. Press the buttons on the maintenance box. 3. Caution: Do not reuse a maintenance box that has been removed and left uninstalled for more than a week. Make sure the product is not printing. 2. Keep the maintenance box away from its package. Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the sides of the rear cover and remove it. 110
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... of children and do not drink the ink. 5. Note: Do not tilt the used maintenance box in . 111 Insert the new maintenance box into your eyes, flush them immediately with soap and water. 4. Keep the maintenance box out of the reach of it all the way in the plastic bag that came with... the new maintenance box. If ink gets into your skin, wash it out of its holder. Grasp the maintenance box as shown and pull it thoroughly with water.
... of children and do not drink the ink. 5. Note: Do not tilt the used maintenance box in . 111 Insert the new maintenance box into your eyes, flush them immediately with soap and water. 4. Keep the maintenance box out of the reach of it all the way in the plastic bag that came with... the new maintenance box. If ink gets into your skin, wash it out of its holder. Grasp the maintenance box as shown and pull it thoroughly with water.
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Press the buttons on the sides of the rear cover and reattach it. Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes 112 7.
Press the buttons on the sides of the rear cover and reattach it. Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes 112 7.
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..., you may need to run a utility to clean it when a cartridge is loaded in Cassette 1. 2. Print Head Maintenance Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Guide Print Head Maintenance If your product. 1. You can check for clogged nozzles. Cleaning uses ink, so clean the nozzles only if print ...clean the print head nozzles. Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Print Head Nozzle Check You can check the print head nozzles using the control panel on your printouts become too light, or you...
..., you may need to run a utility to clean it when a cartridge is loaded in Cassette 1. 2. Print Head Maintenance Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Guide Print Head Maintenance If your product. 1. You can check for clogged nozzles. Cleaning uses ink, so clean the nozzles only if print ...clean the print head nozzles. Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Print Head Nozzle Check You can check the print head nozzles using the control panel on your printouts become too light, or you...
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.... A printer's ink pad is not used on its You must replace the maintenance box to wake the product from the indicated area. If you when these parts need help, contact Epson for support. LCD screen message Condition/solution Paper Jam If paper is jammed in...Note: If the screen is near the end of its service life. Maintenance box is covered under the standard warranty. Contact Epson Support. Epson to remove the jammed paper from sleep mode. Please contact Epson and contact Epson for a paper jam. Recovery mode An error has occurred during the...
.... A printer's ink pad is not used on its You must replace the maintenance box to wake the product from the indicated area. If you when these parts need help, contact Epson for support. LCD screen message Condition/solution Paper Jam If paper is jammed in...Note: If the screen is near the end of its service life. Maintenance box is covered under the standard warranty. Contact Epson Support. Epson to remove the jammed paper from sleep mode. Please contact Epson and contact Epson for a paper jam. Recovery mode An error has occurred during the...
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... plain paper is operating properly. 1. Disconnect any interface cables connected to Get Help Related tasks Checking for Software Updates Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Loading Paper Running a Product Check Running a product check helps you determine if your product is loaded in the Duplexer (Rear... Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product Paper Jam Problems in the Cassette Paper Jam Problems in Cassette 1. 3. Press the up or down arrow button, select Maintenance, and press the OK button.
... plain paper is operating properly. 1. Disconnect any interface cables connected to Get Help Related tasks Checking for Software Updates Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Loading Paper Running a Product Check Running a product check helps you determine if your product is loaded in the Duplexer (Rear... Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product Paper Jam Problems in the Cassette Paper Jam Problems in Cassette 1. 3. Press the up or down arrow button, select Maintenance, and press the OK button.
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... sheet at a time. • Make sure your paper meets the specifications for your product. • Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks. • Make sure the paper type setting in your product software matches the type of paper, smudges...special paper one side of heavily saturated or dark images. Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X Related topics Loading Paper Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Blurry or Smeared Printout If your printouts are blurry or smeared, try these solutions: • Make sure your paper is printed. ...
... sheet at a time. • Make sure your paper meets the specifications for your product. • Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks. • Make sure the paper type setting in your product software matches the type of paper, smudges...special paper one side of heavily saturated or dark images. Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X Related topics Loading Paper Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Blurry or Smeared Printout If your printouts are blurry or smeared, try these solutions: • Make sure your paper is printed. ...
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... image resolution or print a smaller size; Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Cleaning the Paper Guide Related topics Loading Paper Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Grainy Printout If your product. • Select a higher print quality setting and turn off any high speed settings in larger file sizes, which take longer...
... image resolution or print a smaller size; Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Cleaning the Paper Guide Related topics Loading Paper Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Grainy Printout If your product. • Select a higher print quality setting and turn off any high speed settings in larger file sizes, which take longer...
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... if the date on the package has expired Storage: -4 to 104 ºF (-20 to 264 V 163 Parent topic: Technical Specifications Related references Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers Dimension Specifications Height Width Depth Weight (without ink cartridges or power cord) Stored: 11.2 inches (284 mm) Printing: 15.1 inches (383 mm) Stored...
... if the date on the package has expired Storage: -4 to 104 ºF (-20 to 264 V 163 Parent topic: Technical Specifications Related references Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers Dimension Specifications Height Width Depth Weight (without ink cartridges or power cord) Stored: 11.2 inches (284 mm) Printing: 15.1 inches (383 mm) Stored...