Ink Bottle Codes
Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink bottles. Epson warranty does not cover damage caused by inks
other than those specied, including any genuine Epson ink not designed for this printer or any third party ink.
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.
e following are the codes for genuine Epson ink bottles.
BK (Black) C (Cyan) M (Magenta) Y (Yellow)
664 664 664 664
c
Important:
Use of genuine Epson ink other than the specied ink could cause damage that is not covered by Epson's warranties.
Note:
For users in Europe, visit the following website for information on Epson's ink bottle yields.
http://www.epson.eu/pageyield
Ink Bottle Handling Precautions
Read the following instructions before relling ink.
Handling precautions
❏ Use ink bottles with the correct part code for this printer.
❏ is printer requires careful handling of ink. Ink may splatter when the ink tanks are lled or relled with ink.
If ink gets on your clothes or belongings, it may not come o.
❏ Store ink bottles at normal room temperature and keep them away from direct sunlight.
❏ Epson recommends using the ink bottle before the date printed on the package.
❏ Store the ink bottles in the same environment as the printer.
❏ When storing or transporting an ink bottle 
aer
 removing its seal, do not tilt the bottle and do not subject it to
impacts or temperature changes. Otherwise, ink may leak even if the cap on the ink bottle is tightened securely.
Be sure to keep the ink bottle upright when tightening the cap, and take measures to prevent ink from leaking
when you transport the bottle.
❏ Aer bringing an ink bottle inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least
three hours before using it.
❏ Do not open the ink bottle package until you are ready to ll the ink tank. e ink bottle is vacuum packed to
maintain its reliability. If you leave an ink bottle unpacked for a long time before using it, normal printing may
not be possible.
❏ Prolonged use of the printer when the ink level is below the lower line could damage the printer. Epson
recommends lling the ink tank to the upper line when the printer is not operating to reset the ink level.
❏ To ensure you receive premium print quality and to help protect your print head, a variable ink safety reserve
remains in the ink tank when your printer indicates to rell ink. e yields quoted for you do not include this
reserve.
User's Guide
Relling Ink
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