Shaking OEM Carts

Is it necessary to agitate (shake) epson carts, as is recommended for refillables? How often?

I just don’t like unseating the carts if it’s not needed.

Thanks,
Steve

It is necessary. Most (newish) epson carts have a little icon of a hand shaking the cart right on the cart too. Every week to 2 weeks for any pigment ink.

best,
Walker

The printer head (a 2000 in my case) does a little side-to-side shake from time-to-time. Does that count for the needed shake?

Not exactly. But the first print will generally agitate the carts enough for all subsequent prints in the session.

best,
Walker