Epson PictureMate Pal User Manual page 95

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Do not shake the photo cartridge after removing it from the bag; this can cause
leakage.
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Be careful when you handle used photo cartridges, as there may be some ink
remaining around the ink supply ports. If ink gets onto your skin, wash the area
thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them
immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems continue after a
thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.
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Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; this can cause leakage.
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Do not dismantle photo cartridges or try to refill them. This could damage the
print head.
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Install the photo cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package. If
you leave a cartridge unpacked for a long time before using it, normal printing
may not be possible.
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Do not use a photo cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton;
otherwise, it may result in reduced print quality. For best results, use up the photo
cartridge within six months of installing it.
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After bringing a photo cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm
up at room temperature for at least three hours before using it.
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Store photo cartridges in a cool, dark place.
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Store each photo cartridge so that the bottom of its packaging faces down.
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Do not touch the green IC chip on the bottom of the cartridge. Doing so may
prevent normal operation and printing.
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The IC chip on the photo cartridge retains a variety of cartridge-related
information, such as the amount of ink remaining, so that the cartridge may be
removed and reinstalled freely. However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some
ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check.
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If you remove the photo cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply ports from
dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as the printer. A valve in the
ink supply ports makes covers or plugs unnecessary, but the ink may stain items
that come into contact with this area of the cartridge. Do not touch the ink supply
ports or the surrounding area.
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