Maintenance 21
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4. Remove the cartridge you need to replace.
Squeeze the tab at the back of the cartridge and
lift it straight out. Dispose of it carefully.
c Caution:
Do not refill the ink cartridge. Other products not
manufactured by Epson may cause damage that is not
covered by Epson’s warranties, and under certain
circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior.
5. Before you open the new ink cartridge package,
shake it four or five times. Then remove it from
the package.
c Caution:
Do not touch the green chip on the side of the cartridge. This
can damage the ink cartridge.
6. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the
ink cartridge.
c Caution:
❏ You must remove the yellow tape from the cartridge
before installing it; otherwise, print quality may decline or
you may not be able to print.
❏ If you have installed an ink cartridge without removing the
yellow tape, take the cartridge out of the product remove
the yellow tape, and then reinstall it.
❏ Do not remove the transparent seal from the bottom of the
cartridge; otherwise, the cartridge may become unusable.
❏ Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge;
otherwise, ink will leak.
7. Place the ink cartridge into the cartridge holder
with the bottom down. Then push down the ink
cartridge until it clicks into place.
8. Replace any other ink cartridges that need to be
replaced.
9. Close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it
clicks into place.
c Caution:
If you find it difficult to close the cover, make sure all the
cartridges are firmly seated. Press down on each cartridge
until you hear it click into place. Do not attempt to force the
cover closed.