Handling print cartridges

Print cartridges comply with the manufacturer's safety specifications. To ensure safety and reliability, use genuine print cartridges.

When using the machine for the first time, install the print cartridges supplied with the machine.

Print cartridges should be opened before their expiration date and used within six months of being opened.

Do not open the package of a print cartridge until the cartridge will be installed in the machine.

Do not touch the ink supply port of print cartridges.

Do not shake print cartridges strongly. Ink may leak out.

Do not take apart print cartridges.

Do not open the right front cover except when installing print cartridges. Do not turn off the power or unplug the power cord during the process of installing the cartridges.

Always confirm the color of a print cartridge before installing it.

Do not remove a print cartridge once it has been installed unless necessary.

Do not remove a print cartridge while printing is being performed. Printing will stop.

After replacing the print cartridge, be sure to close the right front cover.

Even when printing in black and white, the printer consumes color ink for maintenance. The printer also consumes color ink when printing blacks and grays if [Print black in 4 colors CMYK] on the [Printer Configuration] tab in the printer properties dialog box is selected.

Printing stops if one of the print cartridges becomes empty. If a cartridge containing a color ink such as cyan, yellow, or magenta becomes empty, you cannot print, even in black/white.

Avoid storing print cartridges in hot or freezing places.

In addition to printing, ink is consumed when the power is turned on, head cleaning is performed, or print cartridges are installed.