Epson CX5900 User Guide

4.

Remove the cartridge you need to replace. 
Squeeze the tab at the back of the cartridge, lift it 
straight up and out of the product. Dispose of it 
carefully.

If it is difficult to remove the cartridge, lift the cartridge with 
more force until it comes out.

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Do not refill the ink cartridge. Other products not 
manufactured by Epson may cause damage that is not 
covered by Epson’s warranties, and under certain 
circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior.

5.

Before you open the new ink cartridge package, 
shake it four or five times. Then remove it from 
the package.

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Do not touch the green chip on the side of the cartridge. This 
can damage the ink cartridge.

6.

Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the 
ink cartridge.

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❏ You must remove the yellow tape from the cartridge 

before installing it; otherwise, print quality may decline or 
you may not be able to print.

❏ If you have installed an ink cartridge without removing the 

yellow tape, take the cartridge out of the product remove 
the yellow tape, and then reinstall it.

❏ Do not remove the transparent seal from the bottom of the 

cartridge; otherwise, the cartridge may become unusable.

❏ Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; 

otherwise, ink will leak.

7.

Place the ink cartridge into the cartridge holder 
with the bottom down. Then push down the ink 
cartridge until it clicks into place.

8.

Replace any other ink cartridges that need to be 
replaced.