English 6. Carefully insert a new ink cartridge from the top, and push it firmly but gently until it clicks in place. See the picture below to make sure the inserting direction is correct. Black Color (TM-J9100) 7. Close the ink cartridge cover firmly until it clicks in place. The INK LED will now go off. When you first use the printer, installing an ink cartridge begins charging the ink supply. This operation lasts approximately one minute. (The POWER LED flashes during this operation.) When you replace an ink cartridge after the first time you use the printer, the POWER LED will flash for a short time before the printer is ready to print. 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 or open any cover while the POWER LED is flashing. This causes the printer to restart the ink charging, which wastes ink. When the POWER LED stops flashing and stays on, the printer is ready for printing. Handling Used Ink Cartridges Dispose of the used ink cartridges as industrial waste. Also, observe the laws in your country and district for the disposal method. Ink Cartridge Life To make your ink cartridges last as long as possible: ❏ Do not remove an ink cartridge except when replacing it or transporting the printer.
❏ Do not turn on or off the printer unnecessarily. ❏ Do not press the CLEANING button unless printing 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. 12 TM-J9000/J9100 User’s Manual (T