❏ Follow paper handling precautions.
“Paper Handling Precautions” on page 30
❏ Load paper in the correct direction, and slide the edge guide against the edge of the paper.
“Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 1” on page 33
“Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 2” on page 36
“Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot” on page 39
❏ Do not load more than the maximum number of sheets specied for paper.
❏ Load one sheet of paper at a time if you have loaded several sheets of paper.
❏ Make sure the paper size and paper type settings match the actual paper size and paper type loaded in the
printer.
“List of Paper Types” on page 32
❏ Clean the roller inside the printer.
“Improving Paper Feeding Problems” on page 159
It is Time to Replace the Ink Cartridges
Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions
Storing precautions for ink
❏ Keep the ink cartridges out of direct sunlight.
❏ Do not store the ink cartridges in high or freezing temperatures.
❏ For best results, Epson recommends using up ink cartridges before the best before date printed on the package,
or within six months of opening the package, whichever is earlier.
❏ For best results, store ink cartridge packages with their bottom down.
❏ Aer bringing an ink cartridge 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 cartridge package until you are ready to install it in the printer. e cartridge is vacuum
packed to maintain its reliability. If you leave a cartridge unpacked for a long time before using it, normal
printing may not be possible.
Handling precautions for replacing ink cartridges
❏ Do not touch the sections shown in the illustration. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing.
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