I do not know how to install black ink cartridge for EPSON STYLUS CX4200

Just follow this link to view the user guide available from epson. Then click on 'removing and installing ink cartridges' link.
http://files.support.epson.com/htmldocs/cx42__/cx42__00ug/wwhelp/wwhimpl/common/html/wwhelp.htm?context=Epson&file=maint2.htm#wp1020194
If you have any issues let me know.
Thank you,
Lee

I have a CX4800 and after clicking Print, I click Properties, then check Black ink only (is this how you are printing black and white - or is your document black and white)
If you haven't tried this option - it is worth a shot.

Have you tried " Epson Stylus CX4200 manual" on Google?...
Go to:
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&oid=58605&infoType=Doc
You have all the documents there, including a User's Guide.

on my printer its a button near the power button, looks like a drop of ink, i have to press it twice, then i can remove the old cartridge and add the new 1

HI-

Yes you need all the ink cartridges filled or they should have ink in it. That's one feature of epson printer to prevent air to clog nozzles.


Hope this helps

1. Make sure the unit is turned on, and not printing. The POWER light should be on, but not flashing.

2. Lower the OUTPUT tray, and lift the scanner portion to access the ink cartridges.

3. Press and release the INK button. The print heads will move to the left, and the cartridge that needs to be replaced will stop directly beneath the OUT OF INK symbol. Make a note of which cartridge requires replacement.

4. Press and release the INK button again. If more than one ink cartridge is empty, the next cartridge will move under the OUT OF INK symbol. If no other cartridges are out of ink, the print heads will now move to the REPLACEMENT POSITION.

5. Open the CARTRIDGE COVER. Pinch the front and back tabs of the empty cartridge as you lift it out of the unit. Dispose of this cartridge.

6. Before you remove the new cartridge from its package, shake it four or five times.

7. Remove the new cartridge from its package, and lower it into the cartridge holder. Push down gently until the cartridge clicks into place.

8. Repeat steps 5-7 for each cartridge that you need to replace. Close the CARTRIDGE COVER once all of the necessary ink cartridges are replaced.

9. Carefully lower the scanner, until it clicks into place

10. Press and release the INK button.

The ON light flashes and the printer makes noise. Charging takes about 30 seconds. When it's finished, the ON light stops flashing and stays on steady.
Caution: Never turn off the EPSON Stylus printer while the ON light is flashing, unless the Stylus printer hasn't moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes.

1. Make sure the printer is turned on.
2. Make sure the document cover is closed, then closed, then open the scanner.
(Do not open the scanner when the document cover is open).
3. Press and release the ink button. The 'On' and 'Ink' lights flash.
If one of the cartridges is low or empty the printer moves that cartridge to the 'ink out' mark. Go to step 4.
If no cartridges are low or empty the ink cartridge holder moves to the ink replacement position. Go to step 5.
4. Pree the 'ink' button again.
If more than one cartridge is empty or low the next cartridge moves to the 'ink out' mark.
Once the printer identifies all the empty or low ink cartridges the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position.
5. Open the cartridge cover, squeeze the tab at the back of the empty cartridge and lift it out.
6. Before you open the new cartridge package shake it four or five times and remove it from the package .
(Don't remove or tear the label on the cartridge otherwise ink will leak out) .
(Don't touch the green chip on the front of the ink cartridge - you could damage the cartridge).
7. Place the new ink cartridge into the cartridge holder and push it down till it clicks into place.
8. Replace any other cartridges that need replacing.
9. Close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it clicks into place.
10. Close the scanner.
11. Press the 'ink' button. The printer starts charging ink and the 'on' light starts flashing . This takes about a minute . When it's finished the 'on' light stops flashing and remains on and the 'ink' light goes out.

You'll see all the above, with helpful pictures, at

this Epson support page

I solved this problem but probably not what the printer manufacturer would recommend! The reason you are just getting grey is that the black ink cartridge is either empty or dried out from non use and only the color cartridge is working. I had the same problem after being away for 5 months. I put the printer cartridge in a bowl of warm water to disolve the dried out ink on the print pad. I dried off the cartridge with a soft cloth and then it worked perfectly.

Please ensure that you have removed (Completely) all yellow tape on the top of the cartridge.If it is not completely removed a vacuum can form preventing the flow of ink.

Run a few cleaning cycles.

Try a local print test...

As for thr G4 sorry but I can help you except to power off all devices, power up and reboot.

Epson cartridges can be refilled, but most need an actual "resetter" to make them work again. Sorry is problem with epson. Check this website for details; http://www.misterinkjet.com/epson_resetter_instructions.htm Don't automatically buy anything from those guys though until you have asked them if their resetter will work on your cartridge. There are others if you aren't happy with what they offer - please ask again. But yes, in answer to your question you can refill them - resetting them so the computer and printer recognise them as refilled is a little harder. If you feel sufficiently annoyed by Epson for unnecessarily doing this to waste money and destroy the environment, then please feel free to contact them and tell them on this link; http://www.epson.com/ Otherwise please show your annoyance by never buying an epson product again. It's a shame considering their products are actually quite good otherwise. Most, but not all other manufacturers allow you to just refill their cartridges. Hope this helps :)