English 6. Take a new ink cartridge out of its packing and remove the yellow tape. See illustration J. CAUTION: You must not remove any tape on which the EPSON logo is printed. 7. Carefully insert a new ink cartridge from the top and push it firmly but gently until it clicks into place. Be sure the inserting direction is correct, as shown in illustration K. 8. Close the ink cartridge cover completely. Note: The INK LED will now be off. The POWER LED flashes for approximately 1 minute as the ink delivery system is charged. To save ink, this sequence will not be executed every time you replace an ink cartridge. The time to execute the sequence is controlled by the printer. Note:
When the ink cartridge is installed for the first time, the printer uses ink to prepare for printing. Do not turn off the power while the POWER LED is flashing. This will waste ink because the printer has to re-start the ink charging process. Be sure not to open the printer cover while the POWER LED is flashing. When the POWER LED quits flashing and stays on, the printer is ready for printing. Disposal of Used Cartridges Dispose of used ink cartridges as industrial waste products. Observe the laws and regulations of your country and district. Ink Cartridge Life To make your ink cartridges last as long as possible, follow these simple rules:
❏ Do not turn off the power supply switch immediately after printing is completed. ❏ Do not remove an ink cartridge unless you are replacing the cartridge. ❏ Do not turn the printer on and off unnecessarily. ❏ Do not press the CLEANING button unless the print is faint or uneven. Note: Cartridge yields vary based on such factors as type of item printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use, and temperature. Ink is used for print head maintenance. For the TM-J7100 and TM-J7600, both black and colored inks are used for print head maintenance. 8 TM-J7000/J7100 – TM-J7500/J7600 User’s Manual