❏ Use the paper supported by this printer.
“Available Paper and Capacities” on page 145
❏ Follow paper handling precautions.
“Paper Handling Precautions” on page 26
❏ Load paper in the correct direction, and slide the edge guide against the edge of the paper.
“Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feeder” on page 28
❏ Do not load more than the maximum number of sheets specied for paper.
❏ Load one sheet of paper at a time if you have loaded several sheets of paper.
It is Time to Rell the Ink
Ink Bottle Handling Precautions
Read the following instructions before relling ink.
Storing precautions for ink
❏ Keep the ink bottles out of direct sunlight.
❏ Do not store the ink bottles in high or freezing temperatures.
❏ Epson recommends using the ink bottle before the date printed on the package.
❏ When storing or transporting an ink bottle, 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 precautions to prevent ink from leaking when transporting the
bottle, for example, putting the bottle in a bag.
❏ Aer 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.
❏ Do not open the ink bottle package until you are ready to
ll
the ink tank.
e
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.
❏ Once you open an ink bottle, we recommend using it as soon as possible.
Handling precautions for
relling
ink
❏ For optimum print results do not maintain low ink levels for extended periods of time.
❏ Use ink bottles with the correct part code for this printer.
❏ e ink for this printer must be handled carefully. Ink may splatter when the ink tanks are being lled or relled
with ink. If ink gets on your clothes or belongings, it may not come
o.
❏ Do not shake too vigorously or squeeze the ink bottles.
❏ If the ink tank is not lled up to the lower line, rell the ink soon. Prolonged use of the printer when the ink
level is below the lower line could damage the printer.
Ink consumption
❏ To maintain optimum print head performance, some ink is consumed from all ink tanks during maintenance
operations such as print head cleaning. Ink may also be consumed when you turn the printer on.
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