Replacing the Maintenance Tank
The maintenance tank stores ink that gets flushed from the
system during the initial ink charge and manual and
automatic print head cleaning. When one of the tanks is
almost full, the message
NOT ENOUGH CAPACITY,
REPLACE THE XXX MAINTENANCE TANK
LCD display, indicating which tank is almost full. When the
tank is completely full, the printer stops working and
appears on the LCD, along with an indication of
TANK FULL
which tank is full.
You can check how much space remains in the maintenance
tanks by viewing the gauges on the control panel, shown
below. You can also check the tanks using Epson Status
Monitor on your computer, using the printer's menu, or by
printing a nozzle check sheet.
Empty (new)
Half full
The printer will not print if one of the maintenance tanks is
full. Use this replacement tank: C12C890191.
Follow these steps to replace the tank:
1. Check the LCD display to determine which tank needs to
be replaced.
2. Unpack the new maintenance tank.
3. Grasp the handle at the bottom of the maintenance tank
and gently pull it straight out of the printer.
appears on the
MAINT
Left, Center, and
Right tank guages
Nearly full
Full (replace)
4. Place the used tank in the plastic bag included with the new
tank, and dispose of it properly.
: Be careful not to spill ink from the maintenance tank
Caution
when removing it. Hold it upright at all times and dispose of it
carefully.
5. Insert the new tank all the way into its compartment.
Updating the Driver and Firmware
To ensure that you have the most up-to-date firmware and
driver for your new printer, please visit epson.com/support.
Choose your printer and click
there are any updates posted. Check back regularly to
maintain compatibility with existing and future applications.
When your printer is set up and your software is installed, run
the EPSON LFP Remote Panel to check your printer's
firmware ROM version and update it if necessary.
Related Documentation
CPD-24468
Epson Stylus Pro 11880 Printer Guide
CPD-24469
Epson Stylus Pro 11880
Quick Reference Guide
CPD-24519
Epson Stylus Pro 11880
CD-ROM with User's Guide and
Network Guide
10/07
Epson Stylus Pro 11880
to see if
Drivers & Downloads
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