Ink Cartridge Codes; Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions - Epson XP-8500 Series User Manual

User's Guide

Ink Cartridge Codes

The following are the codes for genuine Epson ink cartridges.
Icon BK (Black)
Squirrel 378
*
378XL
* "XL" indicates a large cartridge.
For Australia and New Zealand
BK (Black) C (Cyan)
312 312
*1
312XL 312XL
* "XL" indicates a large cartridge.
Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of
non-genuine ink. 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. Information about non-genuine ink levels may
not be displayed.
Note:
❏ Not all cartridges are available in all regions.
❏ For users in Europe, visit the following website for information on Epson's ink cartridge yields.
http://www.epson.eu/pageyield
Related Information
"Technical Support Web Site" on page 226
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Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions

Read the following instructions before replacing ink cartridges.
Handling Precautions
❏ Store ink cartridges at normal room temperature and keep them away from direct sunlight.
❏ Epson recommends using the ink cartridge before the date printed on the package.
❏ For best results, use up ink cartridge within six months of opening the package.
❏ For best results, store ink cartridge packages with their bottom down.
Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables
C (Cyan) M (Magenta)
378 378
*
378XL 378XL
M (Magenta)
312
* *
312XL
Y (Yellow)
378
* *
378XL
Y (Yellow) LC (Light Cyan)
312 312
*
312XL 312XL
138
LC (Light Cy- LM (Light
an) Magenta)
378 378
* *
378XL 378XL
LM (Light Ma-
genta)
312
* *
312XL