Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern; Replacing An Ink Cartridge - Epson Stylus Color 1520 User Manual

Maintenance and Transportation
Caution:
For best results, don't
replace an ink cartridge
unless its Ink Out light is
flashing or on.
To ensure good results,
use genuine EPSON
cartridges and do not refill
them. Other products may
cause damage to your
printer not covered by
EPSON's warranty.

Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern

Examine the nozzle check pattern you print. It should look
something like this, with the lower pattern colored cyan,
magenta, and yellow:
W02271 C01267
Each staggered horizontal and straight vertical line should be
complete, with no gaps in the dot pattern. If your printout
looks okay, you're done. If any dots are missing, clean the print
heads again, as explained in the previous sections.

Replacing an Ink Cartridge

When an light flashes, the indicated cartridge is low on
Ink Out
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.
If your color ink cartridge runs out of ink, you can continue
printing in black ink. See page 6-7 for instructions.
Use these ink cartridges within six months of installing
EPSON
them and before the expiration date on the package:
Black ink cartridge S020108
Color ink cartridge S020089
When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer or call
Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. only). In Canada,
EPSON
please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.
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