Replacing a cartridge is one of the most common operations faced by printer owners. It is important to do it carefully, as there is a high probability of damage to either the cartridge or the printer. When replacing a laser printer cartridge, it is also important to minimize contact with its dye, which is very toxic.
Instructions
Step 1
To replace the ribbon cartridge in Epson printers, you must first turn off the machine. If the printer was just running, you need to wait a few minutes for the print head to cool down.
Step 2
Open the printer cover and remove it. Remove the paper tension unit if necessary.
Step 3
Remove the old cartridge by pressing on the corresponding tabs. Insert the new cartridge so that the guide pins on the structure fit snugly into the mounting slots on the printer itself. Place the ribbon on the cartridge and replace the cover.
Step 4
If we are talking about Epson inkjet printers, then the replacement is done in a slightly different way. Open the cover and press the ink change button to move the print head to the appropriate position.
Step 5
Open the cartridge cover. Take out the used reservoir, insert a new one. Close the compartment cover and printer cover. Press the ink replacement button again. The cartridge has been replaced.
Step 6
Open the printer cover to remove the Epson toner cartridge. Below it, on the left side, you will see a rectangular hole with a lever inside. Click on it and start spinning the drum itself. To install new toner, simply insert it into the vacant space.
Step 7
To replace ink in HP cartridges, you also need to open the printer cover first. Press the ink replacement button. Once the ink carriage is close, push down on the cartridge and remove it. After installing new toner, close the cover and press the corresponding button on the printer.
Step 8
Canon printers automatically extend the cartridge carriage when the cover is lifted. There is a latch on the side of each ink tank, by pulling on which, you can easily pull out the desired cartridge. To install new toner, simply insert it into an empty slot until you hear a clicking sound.
