How to change ink cartridge epson - Get Simple Steps

How do i change my Epson ink cartridge

Go through the user guide and know how to change the ink cartridges in your Epson printer. Replacing old ink cartridges is a little complicated. The light flashes orange if the ink level of the cartridge is low.

Replacing an Epson ink cartridge

• Turn on your printer, raise the scanner unit and then press the Stop button.
• Hold the tab on the ink cartridge and lift it up to remove it.
• Dispose the used ink cartridges carefully.
• Take the new ink cartridge out from the package.
• Remove the yellow tape from the side of the ink cartridge.
• Insert the new ink cartridge into the printer.
• Push the ink cartridge down until it snaps into place.
• Lower the scanner unit and press the Stop button.

How to replace the ink cartridge in an Epson printer

Press the Stop button that has an upside down triangle in a circle at the far right of the printer’s control panel. You must now be capable of checking if one ink cartridge is empty. Continue to press the button to inspect every ink cartridge properly sequence.

You can also do the above step on your PC. The Epson Status Monitor in Windows tells you if the ink cartridges that are low or empty. Take the package of the new replacement ink cartridge and shake it four or five times. Take the ink cartridge out from the package.

Remove only the yellow tab from the new ink cartridge. Be cautious not to remove any other part from the ink cartridge. Do not touch the green chip. If you do so, it can cause the ink cartridge to malfunction. Go back to your printer and take the empty ink cartridge.

Pull the ink cartridge up and remove it. Keep the old ink cartridge in a box for recycling it later. Place the new, unwrapped ink cartridge into its corresponding slot. Press the ink cartridge down until it snaps in position. Repeat these steps to replace the other cartridge.

If you get ink on your skin, you can clean it or wash it off using soap and water. If the ink gets into your eyes, flush your eyes thoroughly using water. Look for medical aid if your eyes continue to feel irritated even after washing it off.

If the ink gets into your mouth, spit it out, and look for medical advice right away. The process of changing ink takes a few minutes. The power light starts flashing while changing the cartridge. Do not turn Off or unplug your printer while replacing the cartridge.

The installation process completes when the power light stops blinking and remains lit. Lift the scanner unit of your printer to reveal the printhead. Do not touch the printhead or the white ribbon and wait until it stops moving before continuing further. Refer to the user manual for more details.