E Charging ink for the first time Initial ink charging starts automatically after installing the roll paper, turning on the printer, and installing the ink cartridge. Initial charging will require approximately 8 minutes. Note: Do not turn the power off or open the roll paper cover or ink cartridge cover while the cartridges are being charged with ink. Precautions on Handling When the ink cartridge is installed for the first time, the product uses ink to prepare for printing (ink charging). Ink charging takes approximately eight minutes. The ink cartridge contains 3 colors of ink.
Even when one particular color is specified, all 3 colors of ink are used for printing and for keeping the print head in good condition. When the ink level of even one color comes to the lowest limit, the product stops printing. Do not touch the IC chip on the cartridge. Doing so may cause operating/printing malfunction. This product uses ink cartridges equipped with an IC chip that monitors the amount of ink used by each cartridge. Cartridges are usable even if they are removed and reinstalled. However, if an ink cartridge in which little amount of ink remains is removed and reinstalled, it may not be usable.
Some ink is consumed each time cartridges are installed because the product automatically checks their reliability. Since ink cartridges are designed to stop the operation before ink runs out completely to maintain the quality of the print head, some ink remains in the used ink cartridge. All the ink colors are consumed also for the maintenance operations when an ink cartridge is replaced and for print head cleaning. Do not turn off the product or open the ink cartridge cover while charging ink (Power light is flashing). Opening the cover may cause the ink to be recharged, resulting in more ink being consumed. Also, it may cause printing malfunction.
Even for monochrome printing, all the ink colors are used in an operation designed to maintain the printing and print head quality. Do not disassemble the ink cartridge. Doing so may cause ink to adhere eyes and skin. Do not disassemble and remodel the ink cartridge. Doing so may cause printing malfunction. Use of an old ink cartridge may result in reduced print quality. Use it up within six months after opening the package. The usage period for ink cartridges is printed on the packaging of individual ink cartridges. TM-C3400Z User’s Manual 25