English For good printing quality, do not remove the ink cartridge from its packing until immediately before installing it. Use up the ink cartridge within 6 months after unpacking it. The expiration date is indicated on the cartridge box or the ink cartridge itself. Print quality problems may occur if an ink cartridge that is low (the INK LED flashes) is removed and reinstalled. A used cartridge may have some ink on the convex part of the bottom of the cartridge. Avoid touching that part to keep your hands clean. Do not puncture the convex part of the bottom of the ink cartridge or remove the transparent film on the bottom of the ink cartridge; otherwise the ink might leak.
Once the ink cartridge is used, the ink supply needle (plastic projection) in the ink cartridge holder that supplies ink to the printer is covered with ink. Avoid touching the cartridge holder to keep your hands clean. Use Seiko Epson specified ink cartridges. Performance of the printer when other ink cartridges are used is not guaranteed. Do not open or close the ink cartridge cover during printing. Misalignment of the print position will occur. Storage: Keep the ink cartridge out of the reach of children. Do not drink the ink. Do not store the ink cartridge where it will be subject to high temperatures or freezing. When the INK LED flashes, it is almost time to change the ink cartridge.
Change the cartridge as soon as it is convenient. When the INK LED is on, printing stops and you must change the cartridge. The TM-J7100 and TM-J7600 have two separate cartridges, one each for black and colored ink (either red, green, or blue). Therefore, the TM-J7100 and TM-J7600 have two INK LEDs, one for the black and one for the color. Follow these steps to install an ink cartridge for the first time or to replace a used ink cartridge. 1. Make sure the printer is on. If it is not on, plug in the power supply cable and turn on the power using the switch on the front of the printer. 2. Make sure an INK LED is on or flashing.
When using two colors, notice which ink cartridge INK LED is on or flashing; this indicates which cartridge should be replaced. 3. Be sure that roll paper is installed. 4. Open the ink cartridge cover using the tabs on the sides of the cover. See illustration H. 5. Lift up the used ink cartridge by using the tab. See illustration I. CAUTION: Do not put your fingers inside the ink cartridge compartment or you may be injured by a plastic projection. Once the ink cartridge is used, the ink supply needle (plastic projection) in the ink cartridge holder that supplies ink to the printer is covered with ink. Avoid touching the cartridge holder to keep your hands clean.
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