Replacing An Ink Cartridge - Epson Stylus Pro 9000 Series Manual

Replacing an Ink Cartridge

When one of the lights is flashing (and
Ink Out
displayed on the control panel), the corresponding cartridge is
almost out of ink. Make sure you have a replacement
cartridge. When the light stays on and
the cartridge is empty. You must replace the cartridge before
you can continue printing.
Caution:
For best results, use genuine EPSON cartridges and do not refill
them. Damage to your printer attributable to the use of other
consumables is not covered by EPSON's warranty. Color accuracy
may vary considerably if you use non-EPSON inks.
Use only the following EPSON ink cartridges:
EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 graphic arts (dye-based)
ink
❏ Black: T407011
❏ Cyan: T410011
❏ Light Cyan: T412011
EPSON Stylus Pro 9500 Archival (pigment) ink
❏ Black: T474011
❏ Cyan: T477011
❏ Light Cyan: T479011
Before you start, make sure the printer is turned on. Then
follow these steps to replace an ink cartridge:
1. Note the color of the
Ink Out
This is the cartridge that you need to replace.
2. Open the roll paper cover and locate the ink cartridge that
needs replacing.
3. Push the lever down and let it "bounce" back up to open the
ink compartment cover.
the display.
INK LOW
is displayed,
INK OUT
❏ Magenta: T409011
❏ Light Magenta: T411011
❏ Yellow: T408011
❏ Magenta: T476011
❏ Light Magenta: T478011
❏ Yellow: T475011
light that is on or flashing.
appears on
INK COMPART. OPEN
4. Locate the slot containing the empty ink cartridge
(corresponding to the
forward.
is
5. Carefully pull the empty cartridge straight out of the
printer.
6. Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color,
and remove it from its package.
If you're using pigment ink, shake the cartridge gently
before installing it.
7. Hold the ink cartridge with the arrow mark face-up and
pointing to the rear of the printer. Then insert the ink
cartridge into the slot. Don't force the cartridge.
8. Push the cartridge clamp back. Make sure the
corresponding
9. Close the ink compartment cover by pushing the lever
down until it clicks into place.
8/00
EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 series
light). Pull the clamp
Ink Out
light goes off.
Ink Out
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