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... papers, engineered specifically for end of Seiko Epson Corporation. Call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). If you don't have a User's Guide icon, go to www.epson.com/recycle (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/recycle (Canada) for your desktop or Apps screen to the Epson website, as described below. WF-2860 replacement ink cartridges Color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Standard...
... papers, engineered specifically for end of Seiko Epson Corporation. Call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). If you don't have a User's Guide icon, go to www.epson.com/recycle (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/recycle (Canada) for your desktop or Apps screen to the Epson website, as described below. WF-2860 replacement ink cartridges Color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Standard...
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...Expended Color Cartridges - Windows 192 Checking Fax Status ...195 Printing Fax Reports...196 Fax Report Options ...196 Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes 198 Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status 198 Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status on ... Status - Mac 202 Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box 203 Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers 203 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 204 Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges 210 Printing with Windows 213 Maintenance Box Replacement ...213 Adjusting Print Quality...215...
...Expended Color Cartridges - Windows 192 Checking Fax Status ...195 Printing Fax Reports...196 Fax Report Options ...196 Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes 198 Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status 198 Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status on ... Status - Mac 202 Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box 203 Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers 203 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 204 Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges 210 Printing with Windows 213 Maintenance Box Replacement ...213 Adjusting Print Quality...215...
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... information. 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 local requirements. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes The maintenance box stores ink that is low or expended, or when...
... information. 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 local requirements. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes The maintenance box stores ink that is low or expended, or when...
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You see this window: 2. 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. Replace or reinstall the maintenance box or any of the cartridges installed in the Windows taskbar and select Monitoring Preferences. 200
You see this window: 2. 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. Replace or reinstall the maintenance box or any of the cartridges installed in the Windows taskbar and select Monitoring Preferences. 200
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... or purchase a new maintenance box or ink cartridges. Maintenance box part number: T04D100 203 Note: If any ink cartridge as replacement cartridges or resold. Parent topic: Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box You can purchase genuine Epson ink, maintenance boxes, and paper at all...
... or purchase a new maintenance box or ink cartridges. Maintenance box part number: T04D100 203 Note: If any ink cartridge as replacement cartridges or resold. Parent topic: Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box You can purchase genuine Epson ink, maintenance boxes, and paper at all...
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... 202 202 High-capacity 202XL 202XL 202XL 202XL Parent topic: Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box Related references Ink Cartridge Specifications Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have your old cartridges in the product until you are vacuum packed to view ink replacement instructions on the LCD screen, press the home button if...
... 202 202 High-capacity 202XL 202XL 202XL 202XL Parent topic: Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box Related references Ink Cartridge Specifications Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have your old cartridges in the product until you are vacuum packed to view ink replacement instructions on the LCD screen, press the home button if...
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... not take the used cartridges carefully. Do not shake the color ink cartridges. 206 Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of used cartridge apart or try to remove it . If you are replacing the black ink cartridge, gently shake the new black ink cartridge four or five times. Squeeze the tab on your mouth...
... not take the used cartridges carefully. Do not shake the color ink cartridges. 206 Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of used cartridge apart or try to remove it . If you are replacing the black ink cartridge, gently shake the new black ink cartridge four or five times. Squeeze the tab on your mouth...
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This takes a few minutes. Always store ink cartridges with the label facing up; Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box Related references Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions Related tasks Viewing Animations 209 The print head moves to contain any excess ink, but do not store cartridges upside-down. Caution...
This takes a few minutes. Always store ink cartridges with the label facing up; Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box Related references Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions Related tasks Viewing Animations 209 The print head moves to contain any excess ink, but do not store cartridges upside-down. Caution...
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... on the LCD screen to print or copy in black only, select No, remind me later. Mac Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - If you see a message during printing telling you that you can temporarily...ink. Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges When a color ink cartridge is canceled. 4. You also cannot download and install any Epson product software 210 Control Panel Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - Note the following restrictions when using your print job and select settings to replace a color ink...
... on the LCD screen to print or copy in black only, select No, remind me later. Mac Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - If you see a message during printing telling you that you can temporarily...ink. Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges When a color ink cartridge is canceled. 4. You also cannot download and install any Epson product software 210 Control Panel Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - Note the following restrictions when using your print job and select settings to replace a color ink...
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... a message on the LCD screen, follow the on other selected print settings. When you install a new black ink cartridge. Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - Note: If you disable this feature, Epson Status Monitor must be enabled. • Click Yes to use a mixture of color...
... a message on the LCD screen, follow the on other selected print settings. When you install a new black ink cartridge. Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - Note: If you disable this feature, Epson Status Monitor must be enabled. • Click Yes to use a mixture of color...
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... and is not covered by the product warranty. Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box Related tasks Viewing Animations 214 Keep the maintenance box away from direct sunlight. Caution: ...Do not reuse a maintenance box that has been removed and left uninstalled for a long period. Note the following precautions when replacing the maintenance box...
... and is not covered by the product warranty. Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box Related tasks Viewing Animations 214 Keep the maintenance box away from direct sunlight. Caution: ...Do not reuse a maintenance box that has been removed and left uninstalled for a long period. Note the following precautions when replacing the maintenance box...
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... the problem, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head. You must obtain software only from the Epson website for clogged nozzles. Print Head Maintenance Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Cleaning the Paper Guide Viewing Product Status Information... Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to clean it when a cartridge is low. Adjusting Print Quality If your print quality declines, you may need to replace the ink cartridges. Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel Checking...
... the problem, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head. You must obtain software only from the Epson website for clogged nozzles. Print Head Maintenance Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Cleaning the Paper Guide Viewing Product Status Information... Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to clean it when a cartridge is low. Adjusting Print Quality If your print quality declines, you may need to replace the ink cartridges. Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel Checking...
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..., select your Windows or Mac computer. 1. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related tasks Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on your product, and select Options...
..., select your Windows or Mac computer. 1. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related tasks Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on your product, and select Options...
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5. If there are gaps or the pattern is clean Print head needs cleaning 6. If there are no gaps, click Finish. Print head is faint, clean the print head. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related tasks Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head. 220 Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.
5. If there are gaps or the pattern is clean Print head needs cleaning 6. If there are no gaps, click Finish. Print head is faint, clean the print head. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related tasks Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head. 220 Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.
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You must replace the cartridge first. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Select Print Head Cleaning. 221 You see a ... Product Control Panel You can clean the print head using the control panel on your product. 1. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to clean it when a cartridge is low. Select Maintenance.
You must replace the cartridge first. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Select Print Head Cleaning. 221 You see a ... Product Control Panel You can clean the print head using the control panel on your product. 1. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to clean it when a cartridge is low. Select Maintenance.
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... clean. If quality still does not improve, contact Epson. Then try cleaning the print head again. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 222 Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Cleaning the Print Head...
... clean. If quality still does not improve, contact Epson. Then try cleaning the print head again. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 222 Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Cleaning the Print Head...
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... Maintenance. Select Print Head Alignment . 5. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Select Basic Alignment and follow the on-screen instructions to step 12. 6. Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel If your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of plain...
... Maintenance. Select Print Head Alignment . 5. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Select Basic Alignment and follow the on-screen instructions to step 12. 6. Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel If your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of plain...
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... quality has not improved after aligning the print head and cleaning the paper guide, the print head path inside the product may leak. 8. Ink may be smeared with ink. Replace the paper, slide in the paper cassette, and connect the power cable and any interface cables. Use a soft, moist cloth to its side...
... quality has not improved after aligning the print head and cleaning the paper guide, the print head path inside the product may leak. 8. Ink may be smeared with ink. Replace the paper, slide in the paper cassette, and connect the power cable and any interface cables. Use a soft, moist cloth to its side...
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... product off the product. 2. Transporting Your Product If you need to store your product or transport it a long distance, prepare it upside down. Ink may damage the product. Note: Before storing your product in the far right position (the home position). Removing the cartridges can dry out the print... and check to help prevent the print head from printing. • Do not carry the product by its side for a long period, replace low, expended, or expired ink to see if the print head is in a cool, dry place. 1. Also avoid placing the product on the product, wait for transportation...
... product off the product. 2. Transporting Your Product If you need to store your product or transport it a long distance, prepare it upside down. Ink may damage the product. Note: Before storing your product in the far right position (the home position). Removing the cartridges can dry out the print... and check to help prevent the print head from printing. • Do not carry the product by its side for a long period, replace low, expended, or expired ink to see if the print head is in a cool, dry place. 1. Also avoid placing the product on the product, wait for transportation...
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... need to instructions on the screen. Replace the cartridge. Please contact Epson support. See your version of Windows. • OS X: You can also press the help button to see help information and how-to replace Ink The ink cartridge is not a user-replaceable part. Paper out in . Cartridge.... Turn on your error continues, check for a paper jam or any protective material inside the documentation for Epson Software, and selecting Update. LCD screen ...
... need to instructions on the screen. Replace the cartridge. Please contact Epson support. See your version of Windows. • OS X: You can also press the help button to see help information and how-to replace Ink The ink cartridge is not a user-replaceable part. Paper out in . Cartridge.... Turn on your error continues, check for a paper jam or any protective material inside the documentation for Epson Software, and selecting Update. LCD screen ...