User's Guide
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Product Basics
- Wi-Fi or Wired Networking
- Loading Paper
- Loading Paper for Documents in the Cassette
- Loading Paper for Photos in the Cassette
- Loading Envelopes in the Cassette
- Loading Paper and Envelopes in the Rear Feed Slot
- Paper Loading Capacity
- Available Epson Papers
- Borderless Paper Type Compatibility
- Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel
- Selecting Default Paper Settings - Administrator
- Placing Originals on the Product
- Copying
- Printing From a Computer
- Printing with Windows
- Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
- Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows
- Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows
- Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows
- Selecting Extended Settings - Windows
- Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows
- Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows
- Changing Automatic Update Options
- Printing with OS X
- Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button
- Printing with Windows
- Scanning
- Faxing
- Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine
- Setting Up Fax Features
- Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel
- Selecting Your Country or Region
- Selecting the Date and Time
- Using the Fax Setup Wizard
- Selecting the Line Type
- Setting the Number of Rings to Answer
- Selecting Fax Output Settings
- Output Settings - Fax
- Selecting Advanced Fax Settings
- Basic Settings - Fax
- Send Settings - Fax
- Receive Settings - Fax
- Security Settings - Fax
- Printing Fax Reports
- Fax Report Options
- Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Windows
- Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - OS X
- Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel
- Setting Up Contacts and Contact Groups
- Sending Faxes
- Receiving Faxes
- Viewing a Fax on the LCD Screen
- Checking Fax Status
- Using Memory Cards and USB Devices With Your Product
- Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes
- Adjusting Print Quality
- Cleaning and Transporting Your Product
- Solving Problems
- Checking for Software Updates
- Product Status Messages
- Status Menu Error Codes
- Running a Product Check
- Resetting Control Panel Defaults
- Solving Setup Problems
- Solving Network Problems
- Solving Copying Problems
- Solving Paper Problems
- Solving Problems Printing from a Computer
- Solving Page Layout and Content Problems
- Solving Print Quality Problems
- Solving Scanning Problems
- Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems
- Image Consists of a Few Dots Only
- Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images
- Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked
- Image is Distorted or Blurry
- Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges
- Image is Too Dark
- Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image
- Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image
- Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors
- Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview
- Scanned Image Edges are Cropped
- Solving Faxing Problems
- Solving Memory Card Problems
- When to Uninstall Your Product Software
- Where to Get Help
- Technical Specifications
- Windows System Requirements
- OS X System Requirements
- Printing Specifications
- Scanning Specifications
- Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications
- Fax Specifications
- Paper Specifications
- Printable Area Specifications
- Ink Cartridge Specifications
- Memory Card Specifications
- Dimension Specifications
- Electrical Specifications
- Environmental Specifications
- Interface Specifications
- Network Interface Specifications
- Safety and Approvals Specifications
- Notices
Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes
The maintenance box stores ink that gets flushed from the system during print head cleaning. When an
ink cartridge is expended or the maintenance box is at the end of its service life, you need to replace it.
You may also need to replace a cartridge that is more than six months old if your printouts do not look
their best, even after cleaning and aligning the print head.
Note: Please dispose of your used Epson branded ink cartridges and maintenance boxes responsibly
and in accordance with local requirements. If you would like to return your used ink cartridges and
maintenance boxes to Epson for proper disposal, please go to epson.com/recycle for more 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 Windows
Replacing the Maintenance Box
Check Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status
Your printer and its software will let you know when an ink cartridge is low or expended, or when the
maintenance box needs to be replaced.
Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen
Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with Windows
Checking Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status with OS X
Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes
Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen
When one of your cartridges is low, you see the icon on the LCD screen and the orange Status
light flashes. When a cartridge is expended, you see the icon and the orange Status light stays
on. You can use the Status button check the status of the cartridges and maintenance box.
1. Press the Status button.
2. Select Printer Information.
You see a screen like this:
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