Epson C264011 Printer Basics - Page 37

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges You can replace a cartridge when the B black or A color ink out light is either flashing or on. If you perform these steps when both ink out lights are off, the printer cleans the print head, as described on page 27. If you need to replace an ink cartridge before the lights flash (because the ink is too old, for example), follow the instructions in "Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge" on page 33. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and not printing, then open the printer cover. 2. Press the R cleaning button and hold it for about three seconds until the print head moves left and the P power light begins flashing. To avoid damaging the printer, never move the print head by hand. 3. Pull up the ink cartridge clamp. The cartridge rises up from its holder. Don't open the clamp or remove a cartridge except to replace it with a new one. Once you remove a cartridge, you can't reuse it, even if it contains ink. 4. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it carefully. If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. 31