Epson Stylus Pro 7500 Product Information Guide - Page 8
Checking Ink Levels and Component Life, Replacing an Ink Cartridge, Light Magenta: T464011
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EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 series 4. Press the Enter button. The status check prints. The amount of ink left or component life is indicated as follows: E*****F = full (or full life remaining) E**** F = 3/4 full (or 3/4 life remaining) E*** F = 1/2 full (or 1/2 life remaining) E** F = 1/4 full (or 1/4 life remaining) E* F = nearly empty (or sevice life near end) E F = empty (or service life ended) 5. Press the SelecType button to exit the Test Print menu. Checking Ink Levels and Component Life You can view printer status information on the control panel display without printing a status check. Follow these steps: 1. Press the SelecType button on the control panel. Press it several times until you see PRINTER STATUS MENU on the display. 2. Press the Item button. You see VERSION on the display. This indicates the firmware version installed in your printer. 3. Continue pressing the Item button to display the amount remaining for each of the 6 inks or service life remaining for a number of printer parts. The indicators read as follows: E*****F = full (or full life remaining) E**** F = 3/4 full (or 3/4 life remaining) E*** F = 1/2 full (or 1/2 life remaining) E** F = 1/4 full (or 1/4 life remaining) E* F = nearly empty (or service life near end) % F = less than 10% of ink or service life remaining Following is a list of the items displayed. Note that all parts on the list (except the ink cartridges and paper cutter) need to be replaced by an authorized EPSON service center. INK LEFT-K (black) INK LEFT-C (cyan) INK LEFT-M (magenta) INK LEFT-LC (light cyan) INK LEFT-LM (light magenta) INK LEFT-Y (yellow) TOTAL PRINTS WASTE INK (waste ink system) CR MOTOR (carriage motor) PF MOTOR (paper feed motor) HEAD UNIT (print head) CLEANER (cleaning unit) CUTTER LIFE (paper cutter) 4. Press the SelecType button to exit the Printer Status menu. Replacing an Ink Cartridge When one of the Ink Out lights is flashing (and INK LOW is displayed on the control panel), the corresponding cartridge is almost out of ink. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge. When the light stays on and INK OUT is displayed, the cartridge is empty. You must replace the cartridge before you can continue printing. Caution: For best results, use genuine EPSON cartridges and do not refill them. Damage to your printer attributable to the use of other consumables is not covered by EPSON's warranty. Color accuracy may vary considerably if you use non-EPSON inks. Use only the following 110 ml EPSON ink cartridges: EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 graphic arts (dye-based) ink ❏ Black: T460011 ❏ Cyan: T463011 ❏ Light Cyan: T465011 ❏ Magenta: T462011 ❏ Light Magenta: T464011 ❏ Yellow: T461011 EPSON Stylus Pro 7500 Archival (pigment) ink ❏ Black: T480011 ❏ Cyan: T483011 ❏ Light Cyan: T485011 ❏ Magenta: T482011 ❏ Light Magenta: T484011 ❏ Yellow: T481011 Before you start, make sure the printer is turned on. Then follow these steps to replace an ink cartridge: 1. Note the color of the Ink Out light that is on or flashing. This is the cartridge that you need to replace. 2. Open the ink compartment cover. 3. Locate the slot containing the empty ink cartridge (corresponding to the Ink Out light). Carefully pull the empty cartridge straight out of the printer. 4. Make sure the replacement cartridge is the correct color, and remove it from its package. 8 - EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 series 8/00