Epson Stylus C68 Product Information Guide - Page 6

Epson Stylus C68 You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight. This lets any dried ink soften. Then try cleaning the print head again. Replacing an Ink Cartridge ❏ When the red ink light flashes, one or more ink cartridges are low on ink. ❏ When the red ink light stays on, one or more ink cartridges are empty; you need to replace the cartridge(s). When you print, you'll also see a message on your screen telling you which cartridge is low or empty. When a cartridge is more than six months old, you may need to replace it if printouts don't look their best. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace the cartridge even if the red ink light is off. Note: You cannot continue printing with one ink cartridge empty, even if the other cartridges still contain ink. Before printing, replace the empty cartridge. Checking the Ink Supply To check your ink supply, do the following: ❏ Windows: Double-click the icon on the Windows taskbar. Note: If you don't see the icon, go to your printer properties window, click the Maintenance tab, then select Status Monitor. You see a window like this: ❏ Macintosh OS X: Double-click the Epson Printer Utility icon in the Applications folder. Select C68 Series and click OK. Then click Epson Status Monitor. You see a window like this: Ink Cartridge Precautions Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children, and don't drink the ink. If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water. Caution: Don't remove the cartridge label, or ink will leak. Don't remove the green IC chip from the cartridge. Installing a cartridge without an IC chip can damage the printer. Avoid touching the green IC chip, as this can damage the ink cartridge. If you remove an ink cartridge temporarily, protect the ink supply port on the bottom of the cartridge from dirt and dust. Place it in the original packaging, if you still have it, or in a small box. Store ink cartridges in the same environment as the printer. Stand the cartridges upright (the label identifying the color should be on the top). Note: You cannot continue printing with one ink cartridge empty, even if the other cartridges still contain ink. Before printing, replace the empty cartridge. Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Be 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. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on. (The green power light should be on, but not flashing.) Then open the printer cover. 2. Press and release the ink button. 6 - Epson Stylus C68 6/05