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Handling print cartridges

Important points about handling print cartridges are explained.

CAUTION


  • If ink comes into contact with your eyes, rinse immediately in running water. For other symptoms, consult a doctor.


  • If ink is ingested, induce vomiting by drinking a strong saline solution. Consult a doctor immediately.


  • If your skin comes into contact with ink, wash the affected area thoroughly with water or soap and water.


  • Keep the ink or ink container out of reach of children.

About 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.

Using Print cartridges

  • 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.

Storing Print cartridges

  • Avoid storing print cartridges in hot or freezing places.

Ink consumption

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