Epson Stylus CX6500, Reference Manual

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Replacing Ink Cartridges
Precautions on Ink Cartridge Replacement
Read all of the instructions in this section and "Safety Instructions" before replacing the ink cartridges.
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If you need to remove an ink cartridge temporarily, be sure to protect the ink supply area of the
ink cartridge from dirt and dust. Store the ink cartridge in the same environment as the CX6500.
When storing the cartridge, be sure that the label identifying the color of the ink cartridge is
facing upward. Do not store ink cartridges upside down.
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The valve in the ink supply port is designed to contain any excess ink that may be released.
However, careful handling is recommended. Do not touch the supply port of the ink cartridge or
its surrounding area.
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the CX6500 uses ink cartridges equipped with an IC chip. The IC chip accurately monitors the
amount of ink used by each cartridge, so even if a cartridge is removed and later inserted again,
all of its ink can be used. However, some ink is consumed each time the cartridge is inserted
because the CX6500 automatically checks its reliability.
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When an ink cartridge becomes empty, you cannot continue copying or printing even if the other
cartridges still contain ink. Before copying or printing, replace the empty cartridge.
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In addition to being used in document copying, ink is also consumed in the following operations:
print head cleaning, self-cleaning cycles performed when the CX6500 is turned on, and ink
charging when an ink cartridge is installed in the CX6500.
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Do not refill the ink cartridges. The CX6500 calculates the amount of ink remaining using an IC
chip built into the ink cartridge. Even if the cartridge is refilled, the amount of ink remaining is
not recalculated by the IC chip and therefore the amount of ink available for use does not change.
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After an ink cartridge is replaced, if the ink is low it may become empty. When a message
appears, indicating that an ink cartridge is low, purchase a new ink cartridge.
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