Chapter 6 Maintenance And Transportation; Replacing Ink Cartridges - Epson Stylus Pro 3880 User Manual

Chapter 6
Maintenance and Transportation

Replacing Ink Cartridges

When the printer's indicator light is flashing, this indicates that the ink is low and you need to
obtain a replacement ink cartridge. When the indicator light remains on, this indicates that you
need to replace the expended ink cartridge. The LCD panel also displays INK LOW or INK
CARTRIDGE REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE.
Note:
❏ Even if only one ink cartridge is expended, the printer cannot continue to print.
❏ The printer consumes ink from all cartridges during start up and periodically during printing to
keep the print head nozzles from clogging.
For detailed information on ink cartridges, please access EPSON Web site or refer to the product
catalogue.
To check the product codes of ink cartridges, see "Consumable Products" on page 220.
To replace an ink cartridge, follow the steps below.
Caution:
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Leave the old ink cartridge installed in the printer until you are ready to replace it with a new
one.
1. Make sure the printer is on. Find out which cartridge needs to be replaced, as indicated by the
ink icon on the printer's control panel.
2. Press the Ink Cover Open/Up u button for 3 seconds to unlock the ink cover.
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