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■ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer; if the printer has been
dropped or the case damaged; if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change
in performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions
■ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink.
■ Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges; there may be ink remaining around the ink supply
port. If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them
immediately with water.
■ Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the cartridge during printing.
■ Do not move the print head by hand. You may damage the printer.
■ Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its plastic package. Leaving the
cartridge unpacked for a long time before use can result in reduced print quality.
■ Do not shake the ink cartridge after opening the plastic package; this can cause leakage.
■ Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton. For best results, use
up the ink cartridges within six months of first installing them.
■ Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place.
■ After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up at room
temperature for at least three hours before using it.
■ Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could damage the print head.
■ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge. This may affect normal operation and
printing.
■ If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust and
store it in the same environment as the printer. Note that there is a valve in the ink supply port,
making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent the ink from staining items that
the cartridge touches. Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply port or surrounding area.
■ Each time a cartridge is removed and installed, some ink is used when the printer performs a
reliability check.
■ Store an ink cartridge with the label facing upward. Don’t store the cartridge upside down.
■ Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is capped in the far right position and the
ink cartridges are removed. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer case to make sure it
remains in the proper position.
