Installing The Ink Cartridges; Using The Setup Utility For Windows Users; Using The Printer's Control Panel - Epson STYLUS PHOTO 1290 Setup Manual

This printer uses ink cartridges equipped with IC chips. The IC chip
accurately monitors the amount of ink used by each cartridge, so even if a
cartridge is removed and inserted again, all of its ink can be used. However,
some ink from both color and black ink cartridges is consumed each time a
cartridge is inserted because the printer automatically checks reliability.
Be sure to use the ink cartridges packed with your printer the first time that
you install ink cartridges.
Refer to the appropriate section.

Using the Setup utility for Windows users

The Setup utility should open automatically when your printer software
installation is complete. Follow the on-screen instructions. If you cannot
access the Setup utility, refer to the next section, "Using the printer's control
panel".

Using the printer's control panel

If you are a Macintosh user or cannot access the Setup utility, use the
printer's control panel to install the ink cartridges.
Before installing the ink cartridges, note the following.
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Note:
Do not open the ink cartridge packages until just before you install them; otherwise,
the ink may dry up.
Follow the steps below to install the ink cartridges.
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Installing the Ink Cartridges

Warning:
The ink cartridges are self-contained units. Under ordinary use, ink will
not leak from a cartridge. If ink does get on your hands, wash them
thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them
immediately with water.
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