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Handling Print Cartridges

Important points about handling print cartridges are explained.

WARNING

  • The following explains the warning messages on the plastic bag used in this product's packaging.

    • Keep the polythene materials (bags, gloves, etc.) supplied with this machine away from babies and small children at all times. Suffocation can result if polythene materials are brought into contact with the mouth or nose.

CAUTION

  • Keep ink and ink containers out of reach of children.

CAUTION

  • If ink gets into contact with eyes, wash eyes immediately with running water. Consult a doctor if necessary.

CAUTION

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

CAUTION

  • When removing jammed paper or replacing ink, avoid getting ink on your clothing. If ink comes into contact with your clothing, wash the stained area with cold water. Hot water will set the ink into the fabric and make removing the stain impossible.

CAUTION

  • When removing jammed paper or replacing ink, avoid getting ink on your skin. If ink comes into contact with your skin, wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water.

CAUTION

  • When removing the print cartridge, avoid putting your hand near the place where the print cartridge is installed. If ink comes in contact with your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water.

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.

  • Do not reuse the supplied print cartridges.

Using print cartridges

  • Print cartridges should be used up before their expiry date, ideally within six months of being removed from their packaging.

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

  • Do not touch the print cartridges' ink inlets or chip contacts.

  • 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.

Storing print cartridges

  • Store print cartridges at a temperature of between -30 and +43°C (-22 to 109.4 °F).

Ink consumption

  • To protect the print head and ensure print quality, the machine performs periodic maintenance and print head cleaning when it is turned on. Both operations consume ink.

  • The amount of ink consumed during cleaning depends on the cartridge size.

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