Checking The Printer - Epson Stylus Color 680 Setup Manual

5. Align the tabs on each ink cartridge so that they
are resting on the tabs protruding from the base
of the opened ink cartridge clamps. Do not apply
excessive force to the cartridges.
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Caution:
Make sure that the ink cartridge tabs are not under
the tabs protruding from the base of the opened ink
cartridge clamps, as this can damage the clamps.
Note:
Install both ink cartridges. If either of the cartridges is not
installed, the printer will not work.
6. Lower the ink cartridge clamps until they lock into place.
Press the A ink cartridge replacement button. The printer moves the
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print head and begins charging the ink delivery system. This process
takes about two and a half minutes.
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Caution:
Always press the A ink cartridge replacement
button to move the print head. Do not move the
print head by hand. Doing so may damage the
printer.
While the ink is charging, the 2 power light
flashes and the printer produces a variety of
mechanical sounds. These sounds are normal. When the ink delivery
system has been charged, the print head returns to the home (far right)
position and the 2 power light comes on.
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Caution:
Never turn off the printer while the 2 power light is flashing.
8. Close the printer cover.

Checking the printer

Before printing your first page, you need to make sure that the printer is
working correctly by loading paper, then printing a nozzle check page and,
if necessary, cleaning the print head. Refer to the appropriate section below.