Replacing An Ink Cartridge; Removing And Installing Ink Cartridges - Epson Stylus Color 900 Product Information Manual

EPSON Stylus COLOR 900

Replacing an Ink Cartridge

When the B black or A color ink out light flashes, the
indicated cartridge is low on ink. This is a good time to make
sure you have a new cartridge. When the light stays on, the
cartridge is empty and you need to replace it. You cannot
print if either ink cartridge is empty.
You can also check your ink levels using Status Monitor 2 (not
available for Windows 3.1). See your electronic EPSON Stylus
COLOR 900 Manual for details.
Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of
installing them and before the expiration date on the package:
Black ink cartridgeT003011
Color ink cartridge T005011
To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges
and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage
to your printer not covered by EPSON's warranty.
When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer or call
EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only). Or
visit our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only).
In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.
If you need to replace an ink cartridge before the lights flash
(because the ink is too old, for example), see the instructions
in "Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge" on page 9.

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges

You can replace a cartridge when the B black or A color ink
out light is either flashing or on. (If you perform these steps
when both ink out lights are off, the printer cleans the print
heads as described on page 10.)
Follow these steps to replace ink cartridges:
1. Remove the new ink cartridge from its packaging.
2. Remove only the yellow part of the tape seal on top as
shown to the right. Don't pull off the blue portion or try to
remove the clear seal underneath the cartridge.
Remove the yellow tape
black cartridge
You must remove the yellow tape from the top of the
cartridge or you will permanently damage it. Do not
remove the clear seal from the bottom of the cartridge;
ink will leak.
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3. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing, then
open the printer cover.
4. Press the R cleaning button and hold it for about three
seconds until the print head moves left and the P power
light begins flashing. The print head moves to the black or
color cartridge replacement position, depending on which
ink cartridge is empty.
To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head
by hand. Don't open the clamp or remove a cartridge
except to replace it with a new one. Once you remove a
cartridge, you can't reuse it, even if it contains ink.
5. Pull up the ink cartridge clamp. The cartridge rises up from
its holder.
6. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it
carefully.
If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with
soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them
immediately with water.
7. Lower the new ink cartridge into its holder with the label
facing up and toward the back of the printer.
8. Press down the ink cartridge clamp until it locks in place.
9. If you need to replace the other ink cartridge, repeat steps 4
through 8 before continuing with step 10.
10. Press the R cleaning button and close the printer cover.
The printer moves the print head and begins charging the
ink delivery system.
The P power light flashes, and the printer makes various
sounds. Charging takes about one minute. When it's
finished, the P power light stops flashing and stays on.
Never turn off the printer while the P power light is
flashing, unless the printer hasn't moved or made noise
for more than 5 minutes.