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...ink color. ET-4550 Start Here Read these instructions before using all protective materials from inside the product. 3 Snap the bottle tip off, then remove the bottle cap. Wear disposable gloves and place a sheet of children and do not drink the ink. 1 Open the ink tank unit cover, then remove the cap for refilling...close the bottle cap tightly. If ink gets on your product. Note for Spanish speakers/Nota para hispanohablantes: Para obtener instrucciones de configuración en español, consulte la Guía de instalación en epson.com/support/et4550sp (requiere una ...
...ink color. ET-4550 Start Here Read these instructions before using all protective materials from inside the product. 3 Snap the bottle tip off, then remove the bottle cap. Wear disposable gloves and place a sheet of children and do not drink the ink. 1 Open the ink tank unit cover, then remove the cap for refilling...close the bottle cap tightly. If ink gets on your product. Note for Spanish speakers/Nota para hispanohablantes: Para obtener instrucciones de configuración en español, consulte la Guía de instalación en epson.com/support/et4550sp (requiere una ...
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... If you can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. Call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). ET-4550 refill inks Color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Code 774 664 664 664 EPSON is a registered trademark, Epson Connect is a trademark, and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a trademark of Apple Inc...identification purposes only and may apply. For the right supplies at epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Wi-Fi Direct® is a trademark of life hardware and ink bottles. Need paper and ink? Try Epson® specialty inks and papers to change without notice. You can purchase them ...
... If you can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. Call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). ET-4550 refill inks Color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Code 774 664 664 664 EPSON is a registered trademark, Epson Connect is a trademark, and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a trademark of Apple Inc...identification purposes only and may apply. For the right supplies at epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Wi-Fi Direct® is a trademark of life hardware and ink bottles. Need paper and ink? Try Epson® specialty inks and papers to change without notice. You can purchase them ...
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... by Polling ...187 Refilling Ink ...188 Ink Safety Precautions ...188 Check Ink Levels ...189 Checking Ink Levels ...190 Checking Ink Levels with Windows 190 Checking Ink Levels with OS X...192 Disabling Special Offers with Windows 193 Purchase Epson Ink ...194 Ink Bottle Part Numbers...194 Refilling the Ink Tanks ...194 Adjusting ...the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 205 Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 206 Power Ink Flushing ...209 Flushing the Ink Using a Computer Utility 209 Print Head Alignment ...210 Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ...
... by Polling ...187 Refilling Ink ...188 Ink Safety Precautions ...188 Check Ink Levels ...189 Checking Ink Levels ...190 Checking Ink Levels with Windows 190 Checking Ink Levels with OS X...192 Disabling Special Offers with Windows 193 Purchase Epson Ink ...194 Ink Bottle Part Numbers...194 Refilling the Ink Tanks ...194 Adjusting ...the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 205 Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 206 Power Ink Flushing ...209 Flushing the Ink Using a Computer Utility 209 Print Head Alignment ...210 Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ...
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... system depends on the user refilling the ink tanks correctly. For optimum printing results, refill the ink tanks to these instructions. The low ink alert system may generate inaccurate messages if the ink tanks are not refilled according to the upper line at least once a year. To refill the ink tanks and reset the ink levels, click the link below...
... system depends on the user refilling the ink tanks correctly. For optimum printing results, refill the ink tanks to these instructions. The low ink alert system may generate inaccurate messages if the ink tanks are not refilled according to the upper line at least once a year. To refill the ink tanks and reset the ink levels, click the link below...
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... with soap and water. otherwise, ink may generate inaccurate messages if the ink tanks are not refilled according to these instructions. Ink Refilling Precautions • Use ink bottles with other Epson ink types. 188 Before checking the ink level or refilling an ink tank as described here, be refilled. Visually check the ink levels in the product's ink tanks to drink from or handle...
... with soap and water. otherwise, ink may generate inaccurate messages if the ink tanks are not refilled according to these instructions. Ink Refilling Precautions • Use ink bottles with other Epson ink types. 188 Before checking the ink level or refilling an ink tank as described here, be refilled. Visually check the ink levels in the product's ink tanks to drink from or handle...
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...transport the bottle. Parent topic: Refilling Ink Check Ink Levels Your product and its seal, do not tilt the bottle and do not subject it to confirm the actual ink levels. Continued use of non-Epson ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson's warranty, and under certain ...; This product requires careful handling of the product when the ink is expended could damage the product. • Epson recommends filling an ink tank to the upper line before resetting the ink level. • For optimum printing results, refill the ink tanks to the upper line at least once a year. ...
...transport the bottle. Parent topic: Refilling Ink Check Ink Levels Your product and its seal, do not tilt the bottle and do not subject it to confirm the actual ink levels. Continued use of non-Epson ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson's warranty, and under certain ...; This product requires careful handling of the product when the ink is expended could damage the product. • Epson recommends filling an ink tank to the upper line before resetting the ink level. • For optimum printing results, refill the ink tanks to the upper line at least once a year. ...
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... system may generate inaccurate messages if the ink tanks are not refilled according to print when ink is expended could damage the product. Parent topic: Check Ink Levels Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks Checking Ink Levels with Windows Parent topic: Refilling Ink Checking Ink Levels To confirm the actual ink levels, visually check the ink levels in the Windows taskbar. 190...
... system may generate inaccurate messages if the ink tanks are not refilled according to print when ink is expended could damage the product. Parent topic: Check Ink Levels Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks Checking Ink Levels with Windows Parent topic: Refilling Ink Checking Ink Levels To confirm the actual ink levels, visually check the ink levels in the Windows taskbar. 190...
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Continued use of the product when the ink level is below the lower line on the tank could damage the product. Refill any ink tank as needed. You see a window like this: 2. Note: The ink levels displayed are an estimate and may differ from the actual ink remaining in the ink tanks. To confirm the actual remaining ink, visually check the ink levels in the ink tanks. Parent topic: Check Ink Levels Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks 191
Continued use of the product when the ink level is below the lower line on the tank could damage the product. Refill any ink tank as needed. You see a window like this: 2. Note: The ink levels displayed are an estimate and may differ from the actual ink remaining in the ink tanks. To confirm the actual remaining ink, visually check the ink levels in the ink tanks. Parent topic: Check Ink Levels Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks 191
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... remaining ink, visually check the ink levels in the ink tanks. Checking Ink Levels with OS X You can check your ink levels using a utility on the tank could damage the product. 192 Note: To update or refresh the displayed ink levels, click Update. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your Mac. 1. Refill any ink tank...
... remaining ink, visually check the ink levels in the ink tanks. Checking Ink Levels with OS X You can check your ink levels using a utility on the tank could damage the product. 192 Note: To update or refresh the displayed ink levels, click Update. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your Mac. 1. Refill any ink tank...
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Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar and select Monitoring Preferences. Parent topic: Check Ink Levels Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks Disabling Special Offers with Windows You can disable special offers messages from Epson using a utility on your Windows computer. 1. You see this window: 193
Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar and select Monitoring Preferences. Parent topic: Check Ink Levels Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks Disabling Special Offers with Windows You can disable special offers messages from Epson using a utility on your Windows computer. 1. You see this window: 193
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...considerably based on the package: Ink color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Part number 774 664 664 664 Parent topic: Purchase Epson Ink Refilling the Ink Tanks Make sure you have new ink bottles handy and have read the ink safety precautions before you order or purchase new ink bottles, and use the ...product even if one , call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). 2. sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales)....
...considerably based on the package: Ink color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Part number 774 664 664 664 Parent topic: Purchase Epson Ink Refilling the Ink Tanks Make sure you have new ink bottles handy and have read the ink safety precautions before you order or purchase new ink bottles, and use the ...product even if one , call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). 2. sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales)....
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...on the LCD screen telling you to reset the ink levels, note the ink tanks that need refilling and press the OK button. Open the ink tank unit cover, then remove the ink tank cap and place it off . 1. Caution: Wear disposable gloves while refilling the ink tanks to avoid permanent stains. Place a sheet of... paper under the ink tank unit, as ink may not come off immediately with a damp ...
...on the LCD screen telling you to reset the ink levels, note the ink tanks that need refilling and press the OK button. Open the ink tank unit cover, then remove the ink tank cap and place it off . 1. Caution: Wear disposable gloves while refilling the ink tanks to avoid permanent stains. Place a sheet of... paper under the ink tank unit, as ink may not come off immediately with a damp ...
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... can use it to seal the bottle cap later, if necessary. Warning: If ink gets on your mouth, spit it thoroughly with water. Be careful not to refill, and only remove the cap from that ink tank. Keep the ink bottles out of the reach of children and do not dispose of the bottle... cap, but do not drink the ink. 196 Snap off the tip of it so you want...
... can use it to seal the bottle cap later, if necessary. Warning: If ink gets on your mouth, spit it thoroughly with water. Be careful not to refill, and only remove the cap from that ink tank. Keep the ink bottles out of the reach of children and do not dispose of the bottle... cap, but do not drink the ink. 196 Snap off the tip of it so you want...
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6. Replace the ink tank cap securely. 197 If any ink remains in the ink bottle after filling the ink tank, place the bottle cap tip securely on the ink tank. 7. Refill the ink tank with the correct color ink up to the upper line on the bottle cap and store the ink bottle upright for later use. 8.
6. Replace the ink tank cap securely. 197 If any ink remains in the ink bottle after filling the ink tank, place the bottle cap tip securely on the ink tank. 7. Refill the ink tank with the correct color ink up to the upper line on the bottle cap and store the ink bottle upright for later use. 8.
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... in the tanks; 9. Note: The product has a low ink alert system. The low ink alert system may generate inaccurate messages if the ink tanks are done to highlight the ink tank you refilled. 13. You see this system depends on the user refilling the ink tanks correctly. instead it . Press the left or right arrow buttons to...
... in the tanks; 9. Note: The product has a low ink alert system. The low ink alert system may generate inaccurate messages if the ink tanks are done to highlight the ink tank you refilled. 13. You see this system depends on the user refilling the ink tanks correctly. instead it . Press the left or right arrow buttons to...
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Continued use of the product when the ink is expended could damage the product. Visually check the ink levels in the product's ink tanks to confirm the actual ink levels. Parent topic: Refilling Ink Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink 199
Continued use of the product when the ink is expended could damage the product. Visually check the ink levels in the product's ink tanks to confirm the actual ink levels. Parent topic: Refilling Ink Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink 199
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... in any of plain paper in the product. 200 Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Power Ink Flushing Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related topics Refilling Ink Print Head Nozzle Check You can print a nozzle check pattern to check for clogged nozzles before you clean them so you ... declines. Adjusting Print Quality If your print quality declines, you may need to flush the ink tubes. Print Head Maintenance Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Path Checking the Number of Sheets Print Head Maintenance If your product. 1. Note: You may have to refill the ink tank first.
... in any of plain paper in the product. 200 Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Power Ink Flushing Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related topics Refilling Ink Print Head Nozzle Check You can print a nozzle check pattern to check for clogged nozzles before you clean them so you ... declines. Adjusting Print Quality If your print quality declines, you may need to flush the ink tubes. Print Head Maintenance Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Path Checking the Number of Sheets Print Head Maintenance If your product. 1. Note: You may have to refill the ink tank first.
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... Finish and press the OK button. • If there are no errors on the LCD screen. 2. If quality still does not improve, contact Epson. Make sure there are gaps or the pattern is faint, select Clean the print head and press the OK button to continue. 8. Do one of.... 1. Load a few sheets of the following : • Windows: Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Cassette Related topics Refilling Ink Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on the screen to 3 times, turn off the product and...
... Finish and press the OK button. • If there are no errors on the LCD screen. 2. If quality still does not improve, contact Epson. Make sure there are gaps or the pattern is faint, select Clean the print head and press the OK button to continue. 8. Do one of.... 1. Load a few sheets of the following : • Windows: Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Cassette Related topics Refilling Ink Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on the screen to 3 times, turn off the product and...
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Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the Cassette Related topics Refilling Ink Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head. 204 If there are no gaps, click Finish. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related tasks Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Loading Paper in the lines. If there are gaps or the pattern is clean Print head needs cleaning 7. Print head is faint, clean the print head. 6.
Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the Cassette Related topics Refilling Ink Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head. 204 If there are no gaps, click Finish. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related tasks Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Loading Paper in the lines. If there are gaps or the pattern is clean Print head needs cleaning 7. Print head is faint, clean the print head. 6.
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...5. Load a few sheets of the Start buttons to clean the print head when the ink level in the product. 2. You see this screen: 3. Press the OK button to run a nozzle check to refill the ink tank first. Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Cleaning the Print Head Using... a Computer Utility Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance Related topics Refilling Ink Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel You can clean the print head using the control panel on when the cleaning cycle ...
...5. Load a few sheets of the Start buttons to clean the print head when the ink level in the product. 2. You see this screen: 3. Press the OK button to run a nozzle check to refill the ink tank first. Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Cleaning the Print Head Using... a Computer Utility Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance Related topics Refilling Ink Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel You can clean the print head using the control panel on when the cleaning cycle ...