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Disposing of Used Consumables and Optional Parts, Waste Ink Disposal Guidelines

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Cleaning the Encoder Strip (Carriage Scale) and Replacing the Air Filter Disposing of Used Consumables and Optional Parts Dispose of used consumables (such as waste ink, pre-treatment solution, and cleaning solution) and optional parts according to your local laws and regulations, and always use an industrial waste disposal company. See the guidelines in this section. Caution: Ink cleaning solution is classified as industrial waste. Dispose of the cleaning solution according to your local laws and regulations such as entrusting it to an industrial waste disposal company. When handing over the pre-treatment solution to the industrial waste disposal company, make sure you include the Safety Data Sheet found on Epson's support website. Waste Ink Disposal Guidelines Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle Parent topic: Maintenance Waste Ink Disposal Guidelines When you see the Prepare empty waste ink bottle message on the printer's LCD screen, you need to replace the waste ink bottle according to these guidelines: • Dispose of the entire waste ink bottle; do not pour waste ink into another container. • Never remove the waste ink bottle during printing, print head cleaning, ink tube washing, or replacement of the White ink. Waste ink may leak. • The printer calculates the amount of waste ink in the waste ink bottle and displays a warning message when it is close to the limit. If the waste ink bottle fills up during printing, replace it with a new waste ink bottle. When you see a message on the control panel to clear the waste ink counter, press the OK button to clear the counter and continue printing. Note: Do not clear the waste ink counter unless you replaced the waste ink bottle. Otherwise the waste ink bottle replacement time will not be calculated correctly. Warning: Always wear protective eye wear and gloves when disposing of waste ink. If any ink gets on your skin or gets into your eyes or mouth, immediately take the following actions: • If ink gets on your skin, immediately wash it off using soap and water. Consult a physician if the skin appears irritated or discolored. • If ink gets in your eyes, rinse immediately with water. Failure to observe this precaution could result in bloodshot eyes or mild inflammation. If problems persist, consult a physician. 76

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Cleaning the Encoder Strip (Carriage Scale) and Replacing the Air Filter
Disposing of Used Consumables and Optional Parts
Dispose of used consumables (such as waste ink, pre-treatment solution, and cleaning solution) and
optional parts according to your local laws and regulations, and always use an industrial waste disposal
company. See the guidelines in this section.
Caution:
Ink cleaning solution is classified as industrial waste. Dispose of the cleaning solution
according to your local laws and regulations such as entrusting it to an industrial waste disposal
company. When handing over the pre-treatment solution to the industrial waste disposal company, make
sure you include the Safety Data Sheet found on Epson's support website.
Waste Ink Disposal Guidelines
Replacing the Waste Ink Bottle
Parent topic:
Maintenance
Waste Ink Disposal Guidelines
When you see the
Prepare empty waste ink bottle
message on the printer's LCD screen, you need to
replace the waste ink bottle according to these guidelines:
• Dispose of the entire waste ink bottle; do not pour waste ink into another container.
• Never remove the waste ink bottle during printing, print head cleaning, ink tube washing, or
replacement of the White ink. Waste ink may leak.
• The printer calculates the amount of waste ink in the waste ink bottle and displays a warning message
when it is close to the limit. If the waste ink bottle fills up during printing, replace it with a new waste ink
bottle. When you see a message on the control panel to clear the waste ink counter, press the
OK
button to clear the counter and continue printing.
Note:
Do not clear the waste ink counter unless you replaced the waste ink bottle. Otherwise the
waste ink bottle replacement time will not be calculated correctly.
Warning:
Always wear protective eye wear and gloves when disposing of waste ink. If any ink gets on
your skin or gets into your eyes or mouth, immediately take the following actions:
• If ink gets on your skin, immediately wash it off using soap and water. Consult a physician if the skin
appears irritated or discolored.
• If ink gets in your eyes, rinse immediately with water. Failure to observe this precaution could result in
bloodshot eyes or mild inflammation. If problems persist, consult a physician.
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