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... - Windows 82 Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens 83 Changing Automatic Update Options 84 Printing with OS X 106 Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box 107 Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers 107 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 108 Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges 112 5 Image Options and Additional...
... - Windows 82 Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens 83 Changing Automatic Update Options 84 Printing with OS X 106 Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box 107 Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers 107 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 108 Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges 112 5 Image Options and Additional...
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OS X 113 Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows 114 Replacing the Maintenance Box...115 Adjusting Print Quality...118 Print Head Maintenance...118 Print Head Nozzle Check...118 Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel 118 Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility 120 Print Head Cleaning ......
OS X 113 Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows 114 Replacing the Maintenance Box...115 Adjusting Print Quality...118 Print Head Maintenance...118 Print Head Nozzle Check...118 Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel 118 Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility 120 Print Head Cleaning ......
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...orange Error light stays on the LCD Screen When one 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 ... the up or down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button. 2. 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...
...orange Error light stays on the LCD Screen When one 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 ... the up or down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button. 2. 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...
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To check your Windows computer. 1. 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. 103 To exit, press the OK button. You see a screen like this: 3.
To check your Windows computer. 1. 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. 103 To exit, press the OK button. You see a screen like this: 3.
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Note: If any ink cartridge as indicated on the screen. You see this window: 2. 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. 104
Note: If any ink cartridge as indicated on the screen. You see this window: 2. 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. 104
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Parent topic: Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Replacing the Maintenance Box 105 To disable promotional offers, deselect the Display Epson Offers checkbox. Deselect the See Low Ink Reminder alerts checkbox at the bottom of the screen. 5. You see this window: 4.
Parent topic: Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Replacing the Maintenance Box 105 To disable promotional offers, deselect the Display Epson Offers checkbox. Deselect the See Low Ink Reminder alerts checkbox at the bottom of the screen. 5. You see this window: 4.
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... the following: • OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8/10.9: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Do one of your ink cartridges and maintenance box using a utility on your Mac. 1. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. • OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences... & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Open Print Queue. Select Print & Fax, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility. 2. Select EPSON Status Monitor.
... the following: • OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8/10.9: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Do one of your ink cartridges and maintenance box using a utility on your Mac. 1. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. • OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences... & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Open Print Queue. Select Print & Fax, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility. 2. Select EPSON Status Monitor.
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... and not for printing. You can purchase genuine Epson ink, maintenance boxes, and paper at Epson Supplies Central at epson.com/ink3 (U.S. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers Use these part numbers when you...
... and not for printing. You can purchase genuine Epson ink, maintenance boxes, and paper at Epson Supplies Central at epson.com/ink3 (U.S. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers Use these part numbers when you...
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... out. Ink color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Part number Standard-capacity 252 252 252 252 High-capacity 252XL 252XL 252XL 252XL Parent topic: Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have your replacement cartridges handy before you see a message on the LCD screen. Turn on...
... out. Ink color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Part number Standard-capacity 252 252 252 252 High-capacity 252XL 252XL 252XL 252XL Parent topic: Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have your replacement cartridges handy before you see a message on the LCD screen. Turn on...
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...your product. 3. Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Click OK. 8. Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Related topics 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 .... Windows If you see a message during printing telling you that you can temporarily print in Black to cancel your print job. Epson Status Monitor 3 displays a print message. 9. Replace the expended color cartridge as soon as the paper type setting. 6. Windows Printing...
...your product. 3. Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Click OK. 8. Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Related topics 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 .... Windows If you see a message during printing telling you that you can temporarily print in Black to cancel your print job. Epson Status Monitor 3 displays a print message. 9. Replace the expended color cartridge as soon as the paper type setting. 6. Windows Printing...
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...your document. Note: If you disable this feature to print your print application. 11. Select the Grayscale option. 14. To use this feature, Epson Status Monitor must be enabled. • Click Yes to use a mixture of color inks to create black, or No to continue using the ... remains disabled until you have selected Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper type setting. 13. Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes 114 Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 12. Parent topic: Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Conserving Low Black Ink...
...your document. Note: If you disable this feature to print your print application. 11. Select the Grayscale option. 14. To use this feature, Epson Status Monitor must be enabled. • Click Yes to use a mixture of color inks to create black, or No to continue using the ... remains disabled until you have selected Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper type setting. 13. Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes 114 Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. 12. Parent topic: Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Conserving Low Black Ink...
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Keep the maintenance box away from its package. Press the tabs and open the rear cover. 115 Replacing the Maintenance Box Make sure you have a new maintenance box before you begin. Caution: Do not reuse a maintenance box that has been removed and left uninstalled for more than a week. Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the maintenance box. 2. Remove the new maintenance box from direct sunlight. 1.
Keep the maintenance box away from its package. Press the tabs and open the rear cover. 115 Replacing the Maintenance Box Make sure you have a new maintenance box before you begin. Caution: Do not reuse a maintenance box that has been removed and left uninstalled for more than a week. Caution: Do not touch the green chip on the maintenance box. 2. Remove the new maintenance box from direct sunlight. 1.
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Keep the maintenance box out of the reach of its holder. Warning: If ink gets on your mouth, spit it out and see a doctor right away. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. Place the used maintenance box or take it thoroughly with the new maintenance box. Note: Do not tilt the used maintenance box in the plastic bag that came with soap and water. If ink gets into your skin, wash it apart. Grasp the maintenance box as shown and pull it carefully. 116 3. Seal the bag and dispose of it out of children and do not drink the ink. 4.
Keep the maintenance box out of the reach of its holder. Warning: If ink gets on your mouth, spit it out and see a doctor right away. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. Place the used maintenance box or take it thoroughly with the new maintenance box. Note: Do not tilt the used maintenance box in the plastic bag that came with soap and water. If ink gets into your skin, wash it apart. Grasp the maintenance box as shown and pull it carefully. 116 3. Seal the bag and dispose of it out of children and do not drink the ink. 4.
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Insert the new maintenance box into the holder and push it all the way in. 6. Close the rear cover. Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes 117 5.
Insert the new maintenance box into the holder and push it all the way in. 6. Close the rear cover. Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes 117 5.
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...You must replace the cartridge first. 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 print a nozzle check pattern to check for clogged nozzles before you clean them , you may need to ...the print head nozzles. Cleaning uses ink, so clean the nozzles only if print quality declines. Print Head Maintenance Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Guide Print Head Maintenance If your printouts become too light, or you see dark or light bands across them so you may need...
...You must replace the cartridge first. 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 print a nozzle check pattern to check for clogged nozzles before you clean them , you may need to ...the print head nozzles. Cleaning uses ink, so clean the nozzles only if print quality declines. Print Head Maintenance Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Guide Print Head Maintenance If your printouts become too light, or you see dark or light bands across them so you may need...
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...the exchange of the product or replacement of its You must replace the maintenance box to remove the jammed paper from the indicated area. service life. Please contact message will advise you still need help, contact Epson for a paper jam. The waste ink pads are near the end ... is dark, press the screen to your product by any Epson authorized service provider. Connect your product using a USB cable and try downloading the Firmware Update from sleep mode. Maintenance box is nearing end of its The maintenance box is not used on the control panel will be displayed until...
...the exchange of the product or replacement of its You must replace the maintenance box to remove the jammed paper from the indicated area. service life. Please contact message will advise you still need help, contact Epson for a paper jam. The waste ink pads are near the end ... is dark, press the screen to your product by any Epson authorized service provider. Connect your product using a USB cable and try downloading the Firmware Update from sleep mode. Maintenance box is nearing end of its The maintenance box is not used on the control panel will be displayed until...
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Make sure plain paper is operating properly. 1. Select Print Head Nozzle Check. 134 Press the up or down arrow button, select Maintenance, and press the OK button. Press the down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button. 4. You see this screen: ...Problems in Cassette 1. 3. Disconnect any interface cables connected to Get Help Related tasks Checking for Software Updates Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Loading Paper Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Running a Product Check Running a product check helps you determine if your product is loaded in the...
Make sure plain paper is operating properly. 1. Select Print Head Nozzle Check. 134 Press the up or down arrow button, select Maintenance, and press the OK button. Press the down arrow buttons, select Menu, and press the OK button. 4. You see this screen: ...Problems in Cassette 1. 3. Disconnect any interface cables connected to Get Help Related tasks Checking for Software Updates Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Loading Paper Wi-Fi or Wired Networking Running a Product Check Running a product check helps you determine if your product is loaded in the...
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...• Page Rendering Mode • Print as Bitmap Parent topic: Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Printing is connected to a USB hub, connect it all the way into its slot. 3. If you are using when you may ... down to your computer instead. • If printing becomes slower after printing continuously for double-sided printing. • Windows: Click the Maintenance tab, select Extended Settings, and select the following settings in your product software. • Select a lower print quality setting. •...
...• Page Rendering Mode • Print as Bitmap Parent topic: Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Printing is connected to a USB hub, connect it all the way into its slot. 3. If you are using when you may ... down to your computer instead. • If printing becomes slower after printing continuously for double-sided printing. • Windows: Click the Maintenance tab, select Extended Settings, and select the following settings in your product software. • Select a lower print quality setting. •...
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...software. • Align the print head. • You may need to set. 159 OS X Related topics Loading Paper Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Blurry or Smeared Printout If your printouts are blurry or smeared, try selecting Short Grain Paper in Extended Settings. • Remove each sheet from...one 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 the paper correctly ...
...software. • Align the print head. • You may need to set. 159 OS X Related topics Loading Paper Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Blurry or Smeared Printout If your printouts are blurry or smeared, try selecting Short Grain Paper in Extended Settings. • Remove each sheet from...one 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 the paper correctly ...
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... settings in your product. • Align the print head. • Clean the paper path. OS X Cleaning the Paper Guide Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Loading Paper Grainy Printout If your printouts are grainy, try these solutions: • Make sure you loaded. • Make sure your paper is not damp...
... settings in your product. • Align the print head. • Clean the paper path. OS X Cleaning the Paper Guide Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes Loading Paper Grainy Printout If your printouts are grainy, try these solutions: • Make sure you loaded. • Make sure your paper is not damp...