Epson Inkjet Printer SureColor P6000

If the Check ink light stays lit and the icon appears above an ink cartridge on the LCD screen, the cartridge is expended. When an ink cartridge is expended, you need to replace it.

You may also need to replace a cartridge that is more than six months old, or if your printouts do not look their best, even after cleaning and aligning the print head.

Note: Please dispose of your used Epson branded ink cartridges responsibly and in accordance with local requirements. If you would like to return your used ink cartridges to Epson for proper disposal, please go to epson.com/recycle for more information.

Checking Ink and Maintenance Box Status With Windows

You can check your ink or maintenance box status at any time using a utility on your Windows computer.

1. To check your status, access the Windows Desktop, double-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar, and click Details.

2. Replace or reinstall the maintenance box or ink cartridge as indicated on the screen.

Note: If any of the ink cartridges installed in the product is broken, incompatible with the product model, or improperly installed, Epson Status Monitor will not display an accurate ink status.

Warning: Keep the cutter out of the reach of children. The blade is sharp and can cause injury.

Remove any paper from the printer.

Select Maintenance and press the right arrow button.

Select Cutter Maintenance and press the right arrow button.

Select Replace Cutter and press the right arrow button.

Press in on the tab on the cutter cover, release it, and pull down on the cutter cover to remove it.

Using a Phillips head screwdriver, loosen the screw holding the cutter in place.

If your printouts become too light, or you see dark or light bands across them, you may need to clean the print head nozzles. Cleaning uses ink, so clean the nozzles only if print quality declines.

You can check for clogged nozzles before you clean them so you don't clean them unnecessarily.

Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to clean it when a cartridge is low. You must replace the cartridge first.

If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head. Use the nozzle check pattern to determine which colors need cleaning. You can save ink by cleaning only selected colors (control panel only).

Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to clean it when a cartridge is low. You must replace the cartridge first.

Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel

You can clean the print head using the control panel on your product.

Warning: Do not use a hard brush, benzene, alcohol, or paint thinner to clean the product or you may damage it. Do not use oil or other lubricants inside the product or let water get inside.

Disconnect any connected cables

Remove any paper from the product

Open the front cover and carefully clean the inside of the product with a soft, clean cloth

Note: Do not touch the gray areas (the rollers or the ink absorption pads) or your prints may be soiled. Be careful not to touch the gears or ink tubes inside the product.

If your product is still dirty, dampen the cloth with a small amount of water and a mild detergent and repeat the previous step. Then, wipe the inside of the printer with a soft, dry cloth

If paper particles have accumulated in the holes on the platen, use a toothpick or similar tool to push them through

If your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of vertical lines, or you see dark or light horizontal bands, you may need to align the print head. You can align the print head automatically from the control panel or your computer, or align it manually from the control panel.

Before you align the print head, note the following:

• Alignment will vary based on the loaded media. Align the print head using the media on which you want to print and select the correct paper type as the Select Paper Type setting.

• Run a nozzle check before you align the print head. If there are any gaps in the nozzle check pattern, clean the print head.

• Automatic print head alignment cannot be performed on any transparent or colored paper or on these paper types: Plain paper, Epson Enhanced Matte Posterboard. Manually align from the printer control panel when using these media types.

• Make sure the printer is not exposed to direct, bright light (such as direct sunlight) while performing an automatic print head alignment.

Aligning the Print Head Automatically Using the Product Control Panel

You can automatically align the print head using the control panel on your product.