Maintenance; Replacing Ink Cartridges - Epson Stylus Photo RX560 Series User Manual

Maintenance

You can keep the operation of the product at its best
by performing the procedures described in this
chapter. Also, this section includes instructions on
how to replace ink cartridges and transport the
product.

Replacing Ink Cartridges

When you print with low or expended ink cartridges,
you see a message on the LCD screen. Check which
cartridge is low or expended.
Tip:
If a cartridge is more than six months old, print quality may decline.
If necessary, try cleaning the print head (& "Cleaning the print
head" on page 38). If printouts still do not look their best, you may
need to replace the cartridge.
Checking the ink cartridge status
1. Press the F [Setup] button.
2. Use the l or r button to select Ink Cartridge
Status, then press OK.
You see a graphic showing the ink cartridge
status:
Y (Yellow), B (Black), LC (Light Cyan), LM (Light
Magenta), M (Magenta), C (Cyan).
3. When you are done checking the ink cartridge
status, use the l or r button to select OK.
If you want to replace the ink cartridge, use the l
or r button to select Change Cartridge, then
press OK. (& "Removing and installing ink
cartridges" on page 36).
4. Press the y [Back] button to return to the
previous screen.
When your ink starts getting low, make sure you
have replacement cartridges available. You cannot
print if a cartridge is expended.
Note:
Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine
ink. If non-genuine ink cartridges are installed, the ink cartridge
status will not be displayed.
Purchasing ink cartridges
Use these Epson ink cartridges within six months of
installing them and before the expiration date.
Color Part Number
RX560
Series
(B) Black T0801
(C) Cyan T0802
(M) Magenta T0803
(Y) Yellow T0804
(LC) Light Cyan T0805
(LM) Light Magenta T0806
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Caution:
Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. The
use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by
Epson's warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause
erratic printer behavior. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or
reliability of non-genuine ink. Information about the ink cartridge
status is not displayed when non-genuine ink is used.
Ink cartridge precautions
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Warning:
If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and
water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
If you still have discomfort or vision problems, see a doctor
immediately.
■
To avoid damaging the product, never move the
print head by hand.
■
When an ink cartridge is expended, you cannot
continue copying or printing even if the other
cartridges still contain ink.
■
Leave the expended cartridge installed until you
have obtained a replacement. Otherwise the ink
remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out.
■
An IC chip on each ink cartridge monitors the
amount of ink used from the cartridge.
Cartridges are usable even if they are removed
and reinserted. However, some ink is consumed
each time cartridges are inserted because the
product automatically checks their reliability.
■
For maximum ink efficiency, only remove an ink
cartridge when you are ready to replace it. Ink
cartridges with low ink status cannot be used
when reinserted.
RX590
Series
T0811/T0821
T0812/T0822
T0813/T0823
T0814/T0824
T0815/T0825
T0816/T0826
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