Installing The Color Ink Cartridge - Epson Stylus 1500 Manual

EPSON Stylus 1500
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During the ink charging process, the Pause light flashes.
Never turn off the printer while the Pause light is
flashing. Also, never remove the ink cartridge while ink is
being charged in the system.
When you need to replace ink cartridges, be sure to use only
genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them.
Other products may cause damage not covered by
EPSON's warranty.

Installing the Color Ink Cartridge

Follow the steps in this section to install your printer's color
ink cartridge.
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Do not remove the color print head. If you remove it, it may
become unusable.
Do not open the ink cartridge package until just before you install
the cartridge, or the ink may dry up.
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The ink cartridge is a self-contained unit. Under ordinary use,
ink will not leak from a cartridge. If ink gets on your hands,
wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into
your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
1. Lift up the ink cartridge clamp. Then remove the protective
sheet from the cartridge holder.
2. Open the ink cartridge package. Next, remove the tape seal
from the top of the cartridge as shown.
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Do not remove the tape seal from the bottom of the
cartridge; ink will leak out.
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3. Lower the cartridge into the print head unit with the label
face up and the arrow mark pointing to the rear. Do not
push down on the ink cartridge.
4. Press the ink cartridge clamp down until it locks in place.
You will feel some resistance.
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Once you install the ink cartridge, do not open the clamp
or remove the ink cartridge except to replace it with a new
one. Otherwise, the cartridge and print head may become
unusable.
5. Press the Alt button again to return the print head unit to
its home (far right) position. (Even if you do not press Alt,
the printer moves the print head unit back to its home
position about 30 seconds after you install the cartridge.)
The first time you install the ink cartridge, the printer
automatically charges the ink delivery system and
returns the print head unit to its home position. This
operation takes about two minutes to complete.
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During the ink charging process, the Pause light flashes.
Never turn off the printer while this light is flashing.
In order to maintain optimum print quality, the printer
periodically performs a cleaning operation. You may notice
the cleaning cycle being performed when the printer has
been on for a while without being used or when you turn on
the printer after it has been off for a while.
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