Epson CX4400 Product Information Guide - Page 8

Epson Stylus CX4400 Series Replacing Ink Cartridges ❏ When the red B ink light flashes, one or more ink cartridges are low on ink. ❏ When the red B ink light stays on, you need to replace the cartridge(s). You'll also see a message on your screen when you print telling you which cartridge is low or expended. (You cannot print when a cartridge is expended, even if the other cartridges are not expended.) When a cartridge is more than six months old, print quality may decline. If necessary, try cleaning the print head. If printouts still do not look their best, you may need to replace the cartridge. Checking Cartridge Status To check cartridge status, do one of the following: ❏ Windows: Double-click the icon on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of your screen). You may also see a message asking whether you want to receive ink offers or updates. Click Accept or Decline to continue. ❏ Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility 2. Select CX4400 Series in the printer list, click OK, and select EPSON Status Monitor. Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once you start replacing a cartridge, you must complete all the steps in one session. Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water. Do not put your hand inside the CX4400 Series or touch any cartridges during printing. Caution: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to install the ink. Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability. Install a new ink cartridge immediately after removing an expended one. Leaving cartridges uninstalled can dehydrate the print head and may prevent the CX4400 Series from printing. Leave the expended cartridge installed until you have obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the print head nozzles may dry out. To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your CX4400 Series not covered by Epson's warranty. If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as the CX4400 Series. Note that there is a valve in the ink supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent the ink from staining items that the cartridge touches. Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding area. If you remove a low or expended ink cartridge, you cannot reinstall and use the cartridge. 8 5/07