Notes when not using the printer
If you are not using it, note the following points when
storing the printer. If it is not stored correctly, you may
not be able to print properly the next time it is used.
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A service engineer must do pre- and
post-maintenance when the printer is not used for
over 6 weeks. Depending on your region, pre- and
post-maintenance may require a fee.
During pre-maintenance, the ink in the ink tubes is
removed, and the inside of the tubes is washed using
the cleaning fluid in the cleaning cartridge, to
prepare for long-term storage. When restarting use
of the printer, recharge the printer with ink.
Moreover, depending on the environment and
length of time stored, repairs may be required
during post-maintenance even if pre-maintenance
is done. If repairs are necessary, they may require a
fee depending on your region.
Contact your dealer or Epson Support.
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If you have not used the printer for a long time,
check the print heads for clogging before you start
printing. Clean the heads if the print heads are
clogged.
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“Checking for clogged nozzles” on page 137
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The pressure rollers may crease media left in the
printer. The media may also become wavy or
curled, causing jams or resulting in the media
coming into contact with the print head. Remove
the media before putting the printer in storage.
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Store the printer after confirming that the print
head has been capped (the print head is positioned
at the far left). If the print head is left uncapped for a
long time, the print quality may decline.
Note:
If the print head is not capped, turn the printer on, and
then turn it off.
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Close all covers before placing the printer in
storage. If you are not using the printer for a long
time, put an anti-static cloth or cover on the printer
to prevent dust. The print head nozzles are very
small, and they can become clogged easily if fine
dust gets on the print head, and you may not be able
to print properly.
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When storing the printer, be sure that it is level: do
not store it on an angle, on end, or upside down.
Notes on handling ink cartridges
Note the following points when handling ink cartridges
to maintain good print quality.
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Extra ink is required to fully charge the print head
nozzles the first time the printer is used;
replacement cartridges will be needed earlier than
usual.
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Store ink cartridges at room temperature in a
location that is not exposed to direct sunlight.
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To ensure print quality, use all the ink in the
cartridge before the earlier of the following dates:
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The expiry date shown on the ink cartridge
packaging
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Six months after opening the package of ink
cartridge
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If you move ink cartridges from a cold place to a
warm place, leave them at room temperature for
more than 18 hours before using them so the
temperature of the ink can reach room
temperature.
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Do not touch the ink cartridge IC chip. You may not
be able to print properly.
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Do not leave the printer without ink cartridges
installed. The ink in the printer will dry out and the
printer will not function as expected. Leave ink
cartridges installed even when the printer is not in
use.
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Because the green IC chip contains the cartridge's
own information such as the remaining ink level,
you can still reinstall and use the ink cartridge after
removing it from the printer.
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