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Maintaining and Transporting the Printer
Since this process consumes some ink from the color cartridges as well as the
black one, you need to make sure there is enough ink in all the cartridges
before you begin. Check the
Ink Out
If an
light is on
or flashing, you need to
replace the cartridge
before switching black
ink modes
If there is not enough ink in one or more cartridges, you'll be prompted
during the procedure to replace them. If any cartridges are low on ink but
not low enough to prevent the procedure from being carried out, you should
still make sure you have replacements available, or you will be limited in how
much you can print after switching black ink modes. See page 5-11 for ink
cartridge part numbers.
If the printer's waste ink tank is full, you'll need to have it replaced as well.
Use the printer's control panel to check the tank:
1. Press the
SelecType
on the control panel.
2. Press the Item button until you see
press Enter.
3. If
WASTE INK TANK FULL
EPSON to have the tank replaced. See "Where To Get Help" on page 3.
4. Press the
SelecType
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lights on the control panel:
Ink Out
button until
MAINTENANCE MENU
BK INK CHANGE=EXEC
is displayed, contact your dealer or
button to exit the menu.
is displayed
, then