Epson CX4400 - Manual (Page 8)

Epson Stylus CX4400 Series
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Replacing Ink Cartridges
❏ When the red B ink light flashes, one or more ink cartridges
are low on ink.
❏ When the red B ink light stays on, you need to replace the
cartridge(s).
You’ll also see a message on your screen when you print telling
you which cartridge is low or expended. (You cannot print
when a cartridge is expended, even if the other cartridges are
not expended.)
When a cartridge is more than six months old, print quality
may decline. If necessary, try cleaning the print head. If
printouts still do not look their best, you may need to replace
the cartridge.
Checking Cartridge Status
To check cartridge status, do one of the following:
❏ Windows: Double-click the
icon on your taskbar (in the
lower right corner of your screen).
You may also see a message asking whether you want to
receive ink offers or updates. Click
Accept or Decline to
continue.
❏ Macintosh OS X: Open the
Applications folder and select
EPSON Printer Utility 2 . Select CX4400 Series in the
printer list, click OK , and select EPSON Status Monitor .
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
Make sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin.
Once you start replacing a cartridge, you must complete all
the steps in one session.
Warning:
Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children.
If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in
your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
Do not put your hand inside the CX4400 Series or touch any
cartridges during printing.
Caution:
Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to install the
ink. Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability.
Install a new ink cartridge immediately after removing an expended
one. Leaving cartridges uninstalled can dehydrate the print head
and may prevent the CX4400 Series from printing.
Leave the expended cartridge installed until you have obtained a
replacement, or the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry
out. To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and
do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your
CX4400 Series not covered by Epson’s warranty.
If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply
area from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as the
CX4400 Series. Note that there is a valve in the ink supply port,
making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent
the ink from staining items that the cartridge touches. Do not touch
the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding area.
If you remove a low or expended ink cartridge, you cannot reinstall
and use the cartridge.