Important points about handling print cartridges are explained.
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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.
If you intend to use the machine after it has not been used for a long time, see When Not Using for a Long Period of Time.