Chapter 1 Product Overview Precautions To Handle the Ink Cartridge • Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. • Do not disassemble or refill the ink cartridge. Spills can result, and tampering with the cartridge may cause a malfunction of the printer. • Ink can permanently stain clothing. • Do not strike the ink supply opening. Doing so may cause ink to leak from the cartridge. • Once you begin using an ink cartridge, there will be a residue of ink around the ink supply opening. Avoid touching the ink supply opening, and be careful where you put the cartridge to avoid getting ink on yourself or something else.
1 • Do not touch the green circuit board at the upper side of the ink cartridge. Doing so may affect the normal operation of the ink cartridge. • After installing an ink cartridge, use it up within 6 months. Leaving the same ink cartridge in the printer too long may affect the normal operation of that ink cartridge. • Do not remove the ink cartridge from the printer, except when replacing it. • Use the ink cartridge by the expiration date, which is indicated on the box containing the ink cartridge and on the ink cartridge itself. • The ink in the cartridge may freeze if stored at temperatures under -20 C{-4 F}, but once thawed at temperatures over 10 C{50 F}, it can be used normally.
• Do not subject the ink cartridge to strong shocks or vibration. • Ink life differs, depending on printer conditions, such as printing. • Do not apply benzene, paint thinner, toluene, or ketone-based solvents to the ink cartridge. These solvents may damage the plastic. • Disposal of the ink cartridge must comply with all relevant national or local laws, ordinances, and regulations. • Do not transport a partially used ink cartridge. Doing so could result in leaking of ink. To Prevent Ink Waste Observe the following precautions to prevent ink waste. • Do not plug in/pull out the power cable or push the Power button unnecessarily.
• Do not press the Cleaning button unless there is a problem with print quality. 31