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Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern, Replacing an Ink Cartridge

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Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you print. It should look something like this: 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, as shown to the right, clean the print head again; see missing dots page 77 for instructions. missing dots Replacing an Ink Cartridge When the B black or A color 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. You cannot print if either ink cartridge is empty. You can also check your ink levels using the EPSON status monitor (not available for Windows 3.1). See your electronic EPSON Stylus COLOR 900N Manual for details. Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the expiration date on the package: s Black ink cartridge T003011 s Color ink cartridge T005011 To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON's warranty. 80

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Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Examine the nozzle check pattern
you print. It should look something
like this:
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, as shown to the
right, clean the print head again; see
page 77 for instructions.
Replacing an Ink Cartridge
When the
B
black or
A
color 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. You cannot print if either ink
cartridge is empty.
You can also check your ink levels using the EPSON status monitor (not available for
Windows 3.1). See your electronic
EPSON Stylus COLOR 900N Manual
for details.
Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of installing them and before the
expiration date on the package:
■
Black ink cartridge
T003011
■
Color ink cartridge
T005011
To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON ink cartridges
and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to
your printer not covered by EPSON’s warranty.
missing dots
missing dots