How do I replace an ink cartridge on NX400?

Change Ink Cartridge in Epson Printer isn't a difficult. Just follow the simple steps to change ink cartridge in Epson Printer:

·Turn on Epson printer·Open its cover or scanner then left the unit of the scanner and wait for it.
·Ensure that the print head is at replacement position. If not the press "Maintenance" button.

Follow the more steps to change ink cartridge in Epson Printer.

Press the ink button on the control panel repeatedly. This will work if at least one cartridge is completely out. With the scanner unit open, then the first press of the ink button will move the cartridge carrier to line up the empty cartridge with an "empty cartridge" mark on the printer. Each subsequent press will cause the next empty cartridge to line up with the mark. Once all of the empty cartridges have been indicated, the next press of the ink button will bring the cartridges into the replacement position.

If you want to change a cartridge when none are empty, you need to enter the Epson Toolbox (with the printer in a Ready state - scanner unit closed, etc). Then use the software to set the printer to change the ink cartridges. When prompted by the software, open the scanner unit and follow the directions for changing the ink cartridges.

If the cartridge carrier isn't moving when you press the ink button, look for anything blocking the path of the carrier. Even small pieces of paper could stop the mechanism. Use a flashlight to check the corners. (You may want to unplug the printer and try moving the cartridge carrier by hand to check below it.) Some models have the cartridge carrier run on a plastic strip that can come out of the guide on the back. Move the strip back and up and down until it is repositioned.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

Please follow the steps below on how to replace ink cartridge on the Lexmark X5495 printer:

1. Make sure the printer is on.
2. Lift the scanner unit. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is busy.
3. Press down on the cartridge carrier latch to raise the cartridge carrier lid.
4. Remove the used print cartridge.

Sometimes the ink cartridge carrier won't automatically move to its loading position even when the printer is on and the cover is open. Follow the steps below:

1. Unplug the printer from the power source.

2. With the cover open, hold the solid white strip that connects from the carrier assembly to the ink cartridge carrier and gently slide the cartridge carrier to the center of the printer.

3. Remove the used cartridges.

4. Load the new cartridges. Close the cover.

5. Plug the printer back to the power source.

Let it there where it has arrived by itself, unplug the printer from the mains, gently but firmly move the carrier to the correct position, change the ink cartridge and close everything.
When the printer will be plugged in and started the carriage will return to its normal position.

Lift the scanner unit, and then press down on the cartridge carrier latch to raise the cartridge carrier lid. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is busy.


Remove the used print cartridge. Insert your new cartridges.

Sometimes the ink cartridge carrier won't automatically move to its loading position even when the printer is on and the cover is open. Follow the steps below:

1. Unplug the printer from the power source.

2. With the cover open, hold the solid white strip that connects from the carrier assembly to the ink cartridge carrier and gently slide the cartridge carrier to the center of the printer.

3. Remove the used cartridges.

4. Load the new cartridges. Close the cover.

5. Plug the printer back to the power source.

First make sure the printer is on, then open the printer cover and the cartridge cover. Then press the Stop button. Assuming the printer has identified a cartridge with low ink, that cartridge will be moved to the replacement position; then the power light will flash. Squeeze the tabs on the ends of the cartridge together and lift it up. Unpack the new cartridge and remove the tape carefully. Then press the new cartridge into place until it clicks.

If more than one cartridge has low ink, the leftmost one will be in the replacement position when the cartridge carrier stops moving. Press Stop again to advance the carrier to put the next low cartridge into the replacement position. Then press Stop again to have the printer move the cartridges to the home position and charge the print head. When the lights go out or stop flashing, close the cartridge cover and the printer cover.

If the cartridges aren't low on ink, then use the Epson printer utility (under the Maintenance tab) to start the process.

For pictures of the Epson printer during ink replacement see: http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1558177770.1297529968@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccdcademkhmjkgicfngcfkmdhjidfmh.0&cookies=no&infoType=FAQ&oid=150187&prodoid=63088089&foid=157388 . Alternataively, see http://files.support.epson.com/htmldocs/nx125_/nx125_00ug/wwhelp/wwhimpl/common/html/wwhelp.htm?context=Epson&file=Ink.7.1.html .

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

heres the support site for that printer http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&infoType=Overview&oid=106004
heres a link to instructions for changing the print cartridge http://files.support.epson.com/htmldocs/nx400_/nx400_00ug/wwhelp/wwhimpl/common/html/wwhelp.htm?context=Epson&file=NX400UG.1.108.html

If you’re replacing a cartridge before you see a message on the Epson Stylus NX400 Series LCD display screen, press Setup, select Maintenance, and press OK. Then select Change Ink Cartridge and press OK.

you can use the maintenance utility on your driver to perform ink cartridge replacement. or you can perform this method should you be using it stand alone:

Remove and Install Cartridges Be sure you have your replacement cartridges handy before you begin. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones. Caution:
Do not open ink cartridge packages until you are ready to install the ink. Cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain reliability.

1. Turn on the Epson Stylus NX400 Series. If a cartridge is low or expended, you see a message on the Epson Stylus NX400 Series LCD display screen. If a cartridge is expended, you must replace it to be able to print. If a cartridge is low, you can continue printing until the cartridge needs replacement.
If you’re replacing a cartridge before you see a message on the Epson Stylus NX400 Series LCD display screen, press Setup, select Maintenance, and press OK. Then select Change Ink Cartridge and press OK.
follow on through each one of the inks and it should be good there on

You need to clean the print head on the cartridges , please follow these steps\
# Hold the cartridge upside down, with the bar-code label facing you and take a damp paper towel.
# Use the towel to wipe the printhead of the cartridge on the bottom (where the ink comes out). Wipe the printhead horizontally in one direction only (left to right).
# Continue doing this until it looks clean.
# Then dab the cartridge on the towel to make sure the ink is flowing.
# Next, look inside the printer and locate the carrier that holds ink cartridges. Caution: Make sure the cartridges are not installed at this point.

1. Look for a shiny piece of metal underneath the contacts at the back of the carrier.
2. Take a damp cotton swab (use water only!) and wipe along the bottom of the shiny metal piece. Note: You may need more than one swab.

# Reinstall the cartridges, making sure you snap them correctly into the printer.

hi turn off the printer open lid move cartridge carrier to the middle, this should allow you to change the cartridge, then close the lid and turn on printer this should reset carrier to home position.