2. Open the ink cartridge packages that came with your
printer. Then remove only the yellow part of the tape seal
on the top of each one. Don't pull off the white portion or
try to remove the clear seal underneath the cartridge.
Remove the yellow
tape seal, but
don't remove the
white portion
black cartridge
Caution:
Install the ink cartridges that came with the printer to ensure the
print heads charge correctly.
You must remove the yellow tape from the top of the cartridge or
you will permanently damage it. It's okay if a small corner of the
yellow tape stays on the cartridge.
Warning:
If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and
water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with
water.
3. Press the
power button to turn on the printer. The
P
power light flashes and the
on. The black ink cartridge holder moves into loading
position.
4. Open the printer cover and lift up the black ink cartridge
clamp.
color cartridge
and
ink out lights come
B
A
black ink cartridge
holder
5. Place the black ink cartridge in the holder with the arrow on
the top label facing the back of the printer. Then close the
clamp, making sure it clicks into place.
Caution:
If the ink cartridge holder moves back to the right before you install
the cartridge, don't try moving it back by hand. Press the
cleaning button and hold it down for 3 seconds to move the holder
back into position.
6. Now press the
ink cartridge holder into loading position.
7. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to install the color ink cartridge. Then
press the
E
delivery system.
P
Charging takes up to 4 minutes. The
and the printer makes various sounds until it's finished.
Don't turn off the printer or interrupt the charging process
or it will start over, using more ink than necessary.
Caution:
Never turn off the printer when the
unless the printer hasn't moved or made any noise for more than
10 minutes.
Removing and Installing an Ink
Cartridge
When the
B
black or
indicated cartridge is low on ink. This is a good time to make
sure you have a new cartridge. When the light stays on, the
cartridge is empty and you need to replace it.
Use these EPSON ink cartridges within six months of
installing them and before the expiration date on the package:
Black ink cartridge:S020108
Color ink cartridge:S020089
3/98
EPSON Stylus COLOR 850
color cleaning button to move the color
X
load/eject button to begin charging the ink
P
power light flashes
power light is flashing,
P
A
color ink out light flashes, the
EPSON Stylus COLOR 850
Y
black
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