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Although nothing may be printed, the printer uses
ink from all cartridges during head cleaning and
other maintenance operations to keep the print
heads in good condition.
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Although the ink cartridges may contain recycled
materials, this does not affect product function or
performance.
Notes for replacing the ink cartridges
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Do not leave the printer without ink cartridges
installed. The inks inside the printer may dry and
you may not be able to print.
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Install an ink cartridges into each slot. You cannot
print if any of the slots are empty.
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Make sure that the printer is turned on when you
replace an ink cartridge. If the printer is turned off
while changing the ink cartridge, the amount of ink
remaining is not detected correctly so you cannot
print properly.
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Be careful as there is ink around the ink system port
on the used ink cartridge.
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To ensure you receive premium print quality and to
help protect your print head, a variable ink safety
reserve remains in the cartridge when your printer
indicates to replace the cartridge.
Notes for storing the ink cartridges
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Store ink cartridges under the same condition as the
printer (temperature is 10 to 35˚C and humidity is
20 to 80%).
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Ink cartridges that are removed before ink end is
detected can be reinstalled in the printer and used
again if the expiry date printed on the ink cartridge
packaging has not passed.
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Avoid getting dirt on the ink system port and store
the ink cartridge properly. You do not need to put
the ink cartridge in the package. The ink system
port has a valve in it so you do not need to put a cap
on it; however, be careful not to tamper with the ink
system port.
Replacing ink cartridges
A
Make sure the printer is on.
B
Press the
button.
Note:
The
button is not available while printing
or cleaning.
C
Select the cover that the target ink cartridge is set,
and then press the
button.
The ink cover is unlocked and slightly opened.
D
Open the ink cover by hand fully.
Note:
Do not open the cover until it is unlocked.
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