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							❏Do not reuse a maintenance box which has been removed and left detached for a long period. Ink inside the box
will have 
solidified and no more ink can be absorbed.
❏Do not remove the maintenance box and its cover except when replacing the maintenance box; otherwise ink
may leak.
Replacing a Maintenance Box
In some print cycles a very small amount of surplus ink may be collected in the maintenance box. To prevent ink
leakage from the maintenance box, the printer is designed to stop printing when the absorbing capacity of the
maintenance box has reached its limit. Whether and how 
often this is required will vary according to the number
of pages you print, the type of material that you print and the number of cleaning cycles that the printer performs.
Replace the maintenance box when you are promoted to do so. The Epson Status Monitor, your LCD, or lights on
the control panel will advise you when this part needs replacing. 
The need for replacement of the box does not
mean that your printer has ceased to operate in accordance with its specifications. The Epson warranty does not
cover the cost of this replacement. It is a user-serviceable part.
1. Remove the new maintenance box from its package.
cImportant:
❏Do not touch the green chip on the side of the maintenance box. Doing so may prevent normal operation
and printing.
❏Do not press or remove the 
film on the box; otherwise ink may leak.
Note:
A transparent bag for the used maintenance box is provided with the new maintenance box.
2. Turn off the printer by pressing the P button.
3. Disconnect all cables such as the power cord and USB cable. User's Guide
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							4. Close the printer cover, and then turn the printer over.
5. Push the tab on the cover using a narrow object such as a pen, and then remove the maintenance box cover.
6. Slide the maintenance box as shown in the illustration, and then remove the box.
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							cImportant:
Do not touch the sections shown in the illustration. Doing so may prevent normal operation and you may get
smeared with ink.
7. Put the used maintenance box in the transparent bag that came with the new maintenance box and seal the
bag shut.
cImportant:
Do not remove the film on the maintenance box.
8. Place the new maintenance box straight down, and then slide it to install it.
9. Reattach the maintenance box cover.
Note:
When the maintenance box cover cannot be reattached, the maintenance box may not be installed correctly. Remove the
maintenance box, and re-install it.
Related Information
&“Maintenance Box Code” on page 59
&“Maintenance Box Handling Precautions” on page 60 User's Guide
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							Temporarily Printing with Black Ink
When color ink is expended and black ink still remains, you can use the following settings to continue printing for
a short time using only black ink.
❏Type of paper: plain papers, Envelope
❏Color: Grayscale
❏Borderless: Not selected
❏EPSON Status Monitor 3: Enabled (for Windows only)
Because this feature is only available for approximately five days, replace the expended ink cartridge as soon as
possible.
Note:
❏If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, access the printer driver, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and
then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3.
❏The available period varies depending on the usage conditions.
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							Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Windows
1. When the following window is displayed, cancel printing.
Note:
If you cannot cancel printing from the computer, cancel using the printer's control panel.
2. Access the printer driver window.
3. Clear Borderless on the Main tab.
4. Select plain papers or Envelope as the Paper Type setting on the Main tab.
5. Select Grayscale.
6. Set the other items on the Main and More Options tabs as necessary, and then click OK.
7. Click Print.
8. Click Print in Black in the window displayed. User's Guide
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							Related Information
&“Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 25
&“Printing Basics - Windows” on page 31
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Mac OS X
Note:
To use this feature through a network, connect with Bonjour.
1. Click the printer icon in the Dock.
2. Cancel the job.
❏Mac OS X v10.8.x to Mac OS X v10.9.x
Click 
 next to the progress meter.
❏Mac OS X v10.6.8 to v10.7.x
Click Delete.
Note:
If you cannot cancel printing from the computer, cancel using the printer's control panel.
3. Select System Preferences from the  menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and
then select the printer. Click Options & Supplies > Options (or Driver).
4. Select On as the Permit temp orar y black printing setting.
5. Access the print dialog.
6. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu.
7.
Select any paper size except for a borderless size as the Paper Size setting.
8. Select plain papers or Envelope as the Media Type setting.
9. Select Grayscale.
10. Set the other items as necessary.
11. Click Print.
Related Information
&“Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 25
&“Printing Basics - Mac OS X” on page 32 User's Guide
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							Conserving Black Ink when the Black Ink Is Low (for
Windows Only)
When black ink is running low and there is enough color ink remaining, you can use a mixture of color inks to
create black. You can continue printing while preparing a replacement black ink cartridge.
This feature is only available when you select the following settings in the printer driver.
❏Paper Type: plain papers
❏Quality: Standard
❏EPSON Status Monitor 3: Enabled
Note:
❏If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, access the printer driver, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and
then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3.
❏Composite black looks slightly different from pure black. In addition, the print speed is reduced.
❏To maintain the quality of the print head, black ink is also consumed.
OptionsDescription
Yes Select to use a mixture of color inks to create black. This window is displayed the next time
you print a similar job.
No Select to continue using the remaining black ink. This window is displayed the next time
you print a similar job.
Disable this feature Select to continue using the remaining black ink. This window is not displayed until you
replace the black ink cartridge and it runs low again.
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							Improving Print Quality
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head
If the nozzles are clogged, the printouts become faint, there is visible banding, or unexpected colors appear. When
print quality has declined, use the nozzle check feature and check if the nozzles are clogged. If the nozzles are
clogged, clean the print head.
cImportant:
Do not open the inner cover or turn off the printer during head cleaning. If the head cleaning is incomplete, you may
not be able to print.
Note:
❏Because print head cleaning uses some ink, clean the print head only if quality declines.
❏When ink is low you may not be able to clean the print head. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge first.
❏If print quality has not improved after repeating nozzle check and head cleaning about two times, wait for at least six
hours without printing, and then run the nozzle check again and repeat the head cleaning if necessary. If the printer
operates printing while waiting, extend the waiting time. We recommend to turn off the printer. If print quality has still
not improved, contact Epson support.
❏To prevent the print head from drying out, always turn the printer off by pressing the 
P button.
❏To keep the print head operating at its best, we recommend printing a few pages on a regular basis.
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Control Panel
1. Load A4-size plain paper in the printer.
2. Enter Menu from the home screen.
3. Select Maintenance > Nozzle Check.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to print the nozzle check pattern.
Note:
The test pattern may vary by model.
5. Compare the printed check pattern with the sample shown below.
❏All lines are printed: The print head nozzles are not clogged. Close the nozzle check feature.
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							❏There are broken lines or missing segments: The print head nozzles may be clogged. Go to the next step.
6.
Follow the on-screen instructions to clean the print head.
7. When cleaning is finished, print the nozzle check pattern again. Repeat cleaning and printing the pattern until
all lines are printed completely.
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Windows
1. Load A4-size plain paper in the printer.
2. Access the printer driver window.
3. Click Nozzle Check on the Maintenance tab.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Related Information
&“Windows Printer Driver” on page 73
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Mac OS X
1. Load A4-size plain paper in the printer.
2. Select System Preferences from the 
 menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and
then select the printer.
3. Click Options & Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility.
4. Click Nozzle Check.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Aligning the Print Head
If you notice a misalignment of vertical lines or blurred images, align the print head.
Aligning the Print Head - Control Panel
1. Load A4-size plain paper in the printer. User's Guide
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							2. Enter Menu from the home screen.
3. Select Maintenance > Head Alignment.
4.
Select Ve r t i c a l  A l i g n m e n t or Horizontal Alignment, and then follow the on-screen instructions to print an
alignment pattern.
❏Vertical Alignment: Select this if your printouts look blurry or vertical ruled lines appear misaligned.
❏Horizontal Alignment: Select this if you see horizontal banding at regular intervals.
Note:
The test pattern may vary by model.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to align the print head.
❏Vertical Alignment: Find and enter the number for the most solid pattern in each group.
❏Horizontal Alignment: Find and enter the number for the least separated and overlapping pattern.
Aligning the Print Head - Windows
1. Load A4-size plain paper in the printer.
2. Access the printer driver window.
3. Click Print Head Alignment on the Maintenance tab.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Related Information
&“Windows Printer Driver” on page 73 User's Guide
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