Epson 1520 User Manual - Page 118

Maintenance and Transportation Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you print. It should look something like this, with the lower pattern colored cyan, magenta, and yellow: W02271 C01267 Each staggered horizontal and straight vertical line should be complete, with no gaps in the dot pattern. If your printout looks okay, you're done. If any dots are missing, clean the print heads again, as explained in the previous sections. Caution: For best results, don't replace an ink cartridge unless its Ink Out light is flashing or on. To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON's warranty. Replacing an Ink Cartridge When an Ink Out light flashes, the indicated cartridge is low on ink. This is a good time to make sure you have a new cartridge. When the light stays on, the cartridge is empty and you need to replace it. If your color ink cartridge runs out of ink, you can continue printing in black ink. See page 6-7 for instructions. Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package: Black ink cartridge S020108 Color ink cartridge S020089 When you need new ink cartridges, contact your dealer or call EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. 6-4