Epson 1400 Reference Manual
Epson Stylus Photo 1400
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Epson Stylus Photo 1400
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Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
Be sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once
you start replacing a cartridge, you must complete all the steps
in one session.
you start replacing a cartridge, you must complete all the steps
in one session.
Caution: Leave the expended cartridge installed until you have
obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the print head
nozzles may dry out.
obtained a replacement, or the ink remaining in the print head
nozzles may dry out.
Note: Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to
install the ink. Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability.
install the ink. Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability.
1. Make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer.
2. Make sure the printer is turned on, but the green
P
power
light is not flashing.
3. Open the printer cover.
4. Press the H ink button. The P power light begins to flash.
Caution: Do not hold down the
H
ink button for more than
3 seconds or the printer will start to clean the print head.
❏ If one of the cartridges is low or expended, the print
head moves that cartridge to the _ mark. Go to step 5.
❏ If no cartridges are low or expended, the print head
moves to the ink cartridge replacement position. Go to
step 6.
step 6.
Caution: To avoid damaging the
printer, never move the print
head by hand.
printer, never move the print
head by hand.
Do not touch the area shown to
the right when you are changing
ink cartridges.
the right when you are changing
ink cartridges.
5. Press the H ink button again.
If more than one cartridge is low or expended, the next
cartridge moves to the _ mark. Press the H ink button to
continue checking cartridges.
cartridge moves to the _ mark. Press the H ink button to
continue checking cartridges.
After the printer identifies all the low or expended
cartridges, the print head moves to the ink cartridge
replacement position.
cartridges, the print head moves to the ink cartridge
replacement position.
6. Open the cartridge cover.
7. Squeeze the tab at the back of the cartridge and lift it
straight out. Dispose of it carefully. Don’t take the used
cartridge apart or try to refill it.
cartridge apart or try to refill it.
Warning: If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with
soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately
with water.
soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately
with water.
8. Remove the new cartridge from its package.
Caution: Do not touch the green IC
chip on the side of the cartridge.
Doing so may prevent normal
operation and printing.
chip on the side of the cartridge.
Doing so may prevent normal
operation and printing.