Ink Cartridge Precautions - Epson stylus photo 1410 Reference Manual

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Ink Cartridge Precautions

Warning:
Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink.
Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges; there may be ink remaining
around the ink supply port. If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and
water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
Caution:
After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up
at room temperature for at least three hours before using it.
Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the package. For best
results, use up the ink cartridges within six months of first installing them.
Do not shake ink cartridges after opening their packages; this can cause leakage.
Do not remove or tear any label or seal on the cartridge other than the yellow tab;
this can cause leakage.
Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge. Doing so may prevent
normal operation and printing.
Install an ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package. Leaving
the cartridge unpacked for a long time before using it can result in reduced print
quality.
If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt
and dust, and store it in the same environment as the printer. A valve in the ink
supply port 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 port
or the surrounding area.
Do not dismantle ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could damage the print
head.
Store ink cartridges with their labels facing upward. Do not store cartridges
upside down.
Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place.
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