Note:
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Ink bottle codes may vary by location. For the correct codes in your area, contact Epson support.
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For users in Europe, visit the following website for information on Epson's ink bottle yields.
Related Information
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“Technical Support Web Site” on page 140
Ink Bottle Handling Precautions
Read the following instructions before refilling ink.
Handling precautions
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Use ink bottles with the correct part code for this printer.
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This printer requires careful handling of ink. Ink may splatter when the ink tanks are filled or refilled with ink.
If ink gets on your clothes or belongings, it may not come off.
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Store ink bottles at normal room temperature and keep them away from direct sunlight.
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Epson recommends using the ink bottle before the date printed on the package.
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Store the ink bottles in the same environment as the printer.
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When storing or transporting an ink bottle after removing its seal, do not tilt the bottle and do not subject it to
impacts or temperature changes. Otherwise, ink may leak even if the cap on the ink bottle is tightened securely.
Be sure to keep the ink bottle upright when tightening the cap, and take measures to prevent ink from leaking
when you transport the bottle.
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After bringing an ink bottle inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least
three hours before using it.
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Do not open the ink bottle package until you are ready to fill the ink tank. The ink bottle is vacuum packed to
maintain its reliability. If you leave an ink bottle unpacked for a long time before using it, normal printing may
not be possible.
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Visually check ink levels in the actual ink tanks. Continued use of the printer when the ink is expended could
damage the printer. Epson recommends filling the ink tank to the upper line when the printer is not operating
to reset the ink level.
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To ensure you receive premium print quality and to help protect your print head, a variable ink safety reserve
remains in the ink tank when your printer indicates to refill ink. The yields quoted for you do not include this
reserve.
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To obtain optimum printing results, refill the ink tanks to the upper line at least once every year.
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Although the ink bottles may contain recycled materials, this does not affect printer function or performance.
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Specifications and appearance of the ink bottle are subject to change without prior notice for improvement.
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Quoted yields may vary depending on the images that you are printing, the paper type that you are using, the
frequency of your prints and environmental conditions such as temperature.
Ink consumption
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To maintain optimum print head performance, some ink is consumed from all ink tanks not only during
printing but also during maintenance operation such as print head cleaning.
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