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Question posted by Droraura on October 31st, 2013

Epson Wf 3540 Don't Recognize Epsom Cartridge . 6month Old Printer ?

Epson WF 3540 don't recognize Epsom cartridge .6month old printer ?

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Answer #1: Posted by SoCalWoman on November 1st, 2013 12:17 AM
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Hello Droraura,

This error message could be due to a number of reasons. Therefore, the following link provides steps to perform for locating a possible solution:

Ink Cartridge not Recognized - Epson Printer

The steps should be in the order you given until your issue is resolved. However, if the issue still exists after you try these steps you have a couple of options:

  • Try another ink cartridge to see if the error disappears. If you can print after this, then the cartridge is bad.
  • If the error still exists...and since your printer is only 6 months old you may decide to contact Epson's customer support as you should have a 1 year warranty on the device.

Between you and I, the way I personally correct issues with the ink cartridges on my devices... Rub a clean eraser lightly across the metal contacts on the printer that directly sits against the metal contacts on the ink cartridge. DO not use the eraser on the ink cartridge itself, ONLY the printer contacts. And only sweep across gently a couple of times > Blow out any debris created by the gently rubbing > place the cartridge back into it's holder. Can work like a charm, for some devices, not all.

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Quick Guide - Page 2

... for details. See www.epson.com/connect and the online User's Guide for instructions on the screen, or to reduce its volume, press l or r and select Setup, select Printer Setup, select Sound, and adjust one of the settings. Using the Touch Screen The touch screen makes it up your WF-3540 (see the Start...
Quick Guide - Page 4

... (102 × 152 mm) 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) EPSON Premium Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) Letter (8.5 ×...
Quick Guide - Page 5

For best results: ■ In the lower paper cassette, load only plain paper or EPSON Bright White Paper. ■ Load paper printable side down; Paper name EPSON Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss EPSON Photo Paper Glossy EPSON Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets EPSON Iron-on loading envelopes, legal-size paper, or using the rear paper feed...
Quick Guide - Page 8

... will be cropped. Note: You can copy documents just like on a copy machine. You can select More Functions > Copy/Restore Photos to copy photos onto EPSON photo paper (various types and sizes available). Note: When you use the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), you can copy up to 99). You see page...
Quick Guide - Page 11

... select Photo Adjustments to use the arrows to print, press x Color. Printing Photos From the LCD Screen 11 use for printing. 6. When you want of EPSON photo paper in cassette 1 (various types available; Printing Photos From the LCD Screen You can select individual photos for instructions on printing various types of...
Quick Guide - Page 12

...section describes the basic steps for printing from a Windows or Mac computer. Printing in your printer software 2. Select your product, then click the Preferences or Properties button. (If you see...printing, see a Setup, Printer, or Options button, click it, then click Preferences or Properties on the next window.) 12 Printing From Your Computer Select your EPSON product Click here to open...
Quick Guide - Page 14

... page settings. For borderless photos, choose a Paper Size setting with a Borderless option. Or select your Epson product 4. Note: If the setting you want isn't shown (for example, Scale), check for it in your product as the Printer setting. Open a photo or document in this window and check if the setting is available...
Quick Guide - Page 15

For automatic duplex printing, choose Two-sided Printing Settings from the pop-up menu, and select your printer software so the ink coverage can be adjusted accordingly. sided EPSON Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided Premium Presentation Paper Matte Envelopes Envelope Selecting the Correct Paper Type 15 Selecting the Correct Paper Type Select...
Quick Guide - Page 16

Remove the cap Telephone from a speed dial list. Note: Set the printer ringer to 30 pages at a time. Faxing a Document Your product lets you ... Note: You can fax up or recovering data and settings during or after the answering machine. 16 Faxing a Document Epson is turned off. We recommend that you need a second phone cable. For more information, see the online User's ...
Quick Guide - Page 17

... text, press a keypad number repeatedly to the Header menu. If the other settings or use the Epson FAX Utility, see the Fax Header screen. 6. Note: To select other party is a caller, ... Header. 5. Press Done to return to switch between uppercase, lowercase, or numbers. 7. Epson cannot guarantee compatibility with VoIP, cable phone systems, or fiberoptic digital services such as normal or...
Quick Guide - Page 24

...Head Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may need cleaning. If you do not use your product often, it 's finished, you may not...that doesn't help, contact Epson as described on the LCD screen. Press if necessary, press l or r, then select Setup. 2. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is clean. Then press ...
Quick Guide - Page 25

... appear on the LCD screen. Select Ink Levels. The ink cartridge status is expended. Press OK to replace a cartridge if necessary. 3. This window can purchase genuine EPSON ink and paper at EPSON Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Note: Printing stops when an ink cartridge is displayed. Press if necessary, press l or r, then select Setup...
Quick Guide - Page 26

...cartridge packages until you see a message on the cartridge box. Turn on the LCD screen, select Setup, select Maintenance, then select Ink Cartridge Replacement. 3. Note: We recommend that you use genuine EPSON cartridges...first cartridges is expended, you begin. The product ships with full cartridges and part of ink remains in the cartridge after removing the old ones. If cartridges have ...
Quick Guide - Page 31

... Scan Over the Network ■ EPSON Scan is not installed in your printer software. ■ Letter-size paper is automatically selected for copying. If EPSON Scan cannot restart, turn the product off the firewall. ■ If you must replace it after installing the product software. If a color cartridge is expended, you may occur. If...
Quick Guide - Page 34

...connecting a phone to it is connected to a telephone wall jack. Do not use EPSON papers (see page 4) and genuine EPSON ink cartridges (see page 26). ■ Make sure the type of glass cleaner on a...the EXT. Print Quality Problems ■ Make sure your paper is loaded printable side down in your printer software (see page 26). ■ Clean the scanner glass with a soft, dry, lint-free ...
Quick Guide - Page 35

... charges may apply. You can purchase genuine EPSON ink and paper at EPSON Supplies Central at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada) and select your product for solutions to a Support Representative Before you call Epson for support, please have the following information ready: ■ Product name (WF-3540) ■ Product serial number (located on the...
Quick Guide - Page 37

... cm) away from the cartridges. ■ To avoid adversely affecting the operation of the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is damaged, contact Epson. if the product has been... exhibits a distinct change in the documentation. Do not use the product near automatically controlled devices, such as specifically explained in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with soap and water. ...
Quick Guide - Page 42

... warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to determine whether the printer requires service. An EPSON service technician will provide telephone diagnostic service to the EPSON product after its authorized service center, where the printer will be covered under this limited warranty. Epson requires a debit or a credit card...
Start Here - Page 1

... back of the printer and to an electrical outlet. 3 Shake the ink cartridges gently 4 or 5 times, then unpack them. Caution: Do not connect to your language and country. Touch the screen to set the time. 7 Press Done. Note: You can change the date and time settings using your product. WF-3540 Start Here Read...
Start Here - Page 4

...Epson Corporation. To find my printer after connecting it with your desktop (or in the Applications/Epson Software/Guide folder in Mac OS X) to access the online User's Guide, how-to-videos, software downloads, Epson...a trademark of Epson America, Inc. On-screen help with a USB cable. Toll or long distance charges may be trademarks of Apple Inc. WF-3540 ink cartridges Color High-capacity...

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