Epson XP-8600 Series

❏ If you remove an ink cartridge from the printer for later use, Epson recommends using it up as soon as possible.
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printer uses ink cartridges equipped with a green chip that monitors information such as the amount of
remaining ink for each cartridge. is means that even if the cartridge is removed from the printer before it is
expended, you can still use the cartridge
aer
reinserting it back into the printer. However, when reinserting a
cartridge, some ink may be consumed to guarantee printer performance.
❏ For maximum ink eciency, only remove an ink cartridge when you are ready to replace it. Ink cartridges with
low ink status may not be used when reinserted.
❏ To ensure you receive premium print quality and to help protect your print head, a variable ink safety reserve
remains in the cartridge when your printer indicates to replace the cartridge. e yields quoted for you do not
include this reserve.
❏ Do not disassemble or remodel the ink cartridge, otherwise you may not be able to print normally.
❏ You cannot use the cartridges that came with the printer for the replacement.
❏ Finish ink cartridge replacement promptly. Do not leave the printer with the ink cartridges removed.
Consumption of Ink
❏ To maintain optimum print head performance, some ink is consumed from all cartridges during maintenance
operations. Ink may also be consumed when you replace ink cartridges or turn the printer on.
❏ When printing in monochrome or grayscale, color inks instead of black ink may be used depending on the
paper type or print quality settings.
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is because a mixture of color inks is used to create black.
❏ e ink in the ink cartridges supplied with your printer is partly used during initial setup. In order to produce
high quality printouts, the print head in your printer will be fully charged with ink. is one-o process
consumes a quantity of ink and therefore these cartridges may print fewer pages compared to subsequent ink
cartridges.
❏ Quoted yields may vary depending on the images that you are printing, the paper type that you are using, the
frequency of your prints and environmental conditions such as temperature.
Replacing Ink Cartridges
Depending on the ink levels, you may be able to continue printing for a while without replacing the ink cartridges.
“Continue Printing Temporarily with Only Black Ink” on page 232
“Continue Printing to Conserve Black Ink (for Windows Only)” on page 234
1.
If the CD/DVD tray has been inserted, remove the tray.
2.
Do one of the following.
❏ When prompted to replace ink cartridges:
Check which ink cartridge needs to be replaced, tap Next, and then select Yes, replace now.
❏ When replacing ink cartridges before they are expended:
Select Maintenance > Ink Cartridge Replacement from the home screen.
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