Notes on handling ink cartridges
Note the following points when handling ink
cartridges to maintain good print quality.
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The supplied ink cartridges and Maintenance
Boxes are for use during the initial charging.
Prepare replacement ink cartridges and
Maintenance Boxes in advance.
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We recommend that ink cartridges be stored at
room temperature out of direct sunlight and used
before the expiry date printed on the packaging.
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To ensure good results, we recommend that all
the ink in the cartridge be used within a year of
installation.
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Ink cartridges that have been stored at low
temperatures for an extended period should be
allowed to return to room temperature over a
period of four hours.
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Do not touch the IC chips on the ink cartridges.
You may not be able to print properly.
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Install ink cartridges into all slots. You cannot
print if any of the slots are empty.
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Do not leave the printer without ink cartridges
installed. The ink in the printer will dry out and
the printer will not function as expected. Leave
ink cartridges in all slots even while you do not
use the printer.
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The ink level and other data are stored in the IC
chip, allowing cartridges to be used after being
removed and replaced.
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To avoid getting dirt on the ink supply port, store
the removed ink cartridge properly. The ink
supply port has a valve in it so it does not need to
be capped.
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Removed ink cartridges may have ink around the
ink supply port, so be careful not to get any ink
on the surrounding area when removing the
cartridges.
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To maintain the quality of the print head, this
printer stops printing before ink cartridges are
completely expended.
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Although the ink cartridges may contain recycled
materials, this does not affect printer function or
performance.
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Do not dismantle or remodel ink cartridges. You
may not be able to print properly.
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Do not drop or otherwise subject an ink cartridge
to a strong impact. Ink may leak from the cartridge.
Notes on handling paper
Note the following points when handling and storing
the paper. If the paper is not in good condition, print
quality may decline.
Check the documentation supplied with each paper.
Notes on Handling
❏
Use Epson special media under normal room
conditions (temperature: 15 to 25°C, humidity: 40
to 60%).
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Do not fold the paper or scratch the surface of the
paper.
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Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper
with your bare hands. Moisture and oils from
your hands can affect print quality.
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Handle paper by the edges. We recommend
wearing cotton gloves.
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Changes in temperature and humidity may cause
paper to become wavy or curled. Check the
following points.
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Load the paper just before printing.
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Do not use wavy or curled paper.
For roll paper, cut off the wavy or curled
parts and then load it again.
For cut sheets, use new paper.
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Do not wet the paper.
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Do not throw away the paper packaging as you
can use it for storing the paper.
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Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight,
excessive heat, or humidity.
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