Shaking And Replacing Ink Cartridges; Shaking; Replacement Procedure - Epson SC-F2100 Operator's Manual

SC-F2100 Series Operator's Guide
Shaking and Replacing
Ink Cartridges

Shaking

Timing and frequency of shaking
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Important:
Due to ink characteristics, the ink cartridges of this
printer are prone to sedimentation (components
settling to the bottom of the liquid). If ink settles, tint
unevenness and nozzle clogs occur.
Shake a new ink cartridge before installing it. After
installing it in the printer, remove and shake it
periodically.
You do not need to shake the Cleaning cartridges.
❏ When replacing
Remove the new cartridge from the package, and
shake thoroughly.
The number of shakes depends on the ink color.
White ink
Color Ink
❏ Before starting printing operations for the day
(White only)
White ink tends to settle more than other colors.
If you turn on the printer every day, remove the ink
cartridge, and then shake it the number of times
listed below. If ink cartridges have not been shaken
for 20 hours or more, and the message Remove and
shake WH ink is displayed. If the message appears,
remove the ink cartridge immediately, and then
shake it.
Approx. 25 times on each side (for approx. 8 seconds)
❏ Once a month (color ink)
Even after installing an ink cartridge in the printer,
remove and shake it periodically.
Approx. 15 times (for approx. 5 seconds)
Maintenance
Approx. 50 times on each side
(for approx. 15 seconds)
Approx. 15 times (for approx. 5
seconds)
Shaking method
A
Make sure the printer is on, and then remove the
ink cartridge.
When replacing a cartridge, remove the new one
from the bag.
B
Shake the cartridge horizontally thoroughly in 5
cm movements.
Color Ink
White ink

Replacement procedure

When the message Ink Low is displayed on the screen,
replace the ink cartridge as soon as possible. If one of the
installed ink cartridges is expended, printing cannot be
performed.
If an ink cartridge is expended while printing, you can
continue printing after replacing the ink cartridge.
However, if the ink cartridge is replaced during a print
job, the tone of the print results may differ depending on
the drying conditions.
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