Notes On Handling Ink Cartridges; Notes On Handling Paper - Epson Stylus Photo R2000 User Manual

Epson Stylus Photo R2000
❏ Before storing the printer, close the printer cover,
output tray and paper support. If you are not using
the printer for a long time, put an anti-static cloth or
cover on the printer to prevent dust. The print head
nozzles are very small, and they can become clogged
easily if fine dust gets on the print head, and you
may not be able to print properly.
❏ If you have not used the printer for a long time,
check the print head for clogging before you start
printing. Perform head cleaning if the print head is
clogged.
"Checking for clogged nozzles" on page 79
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Notes on handling ink cartridges

Note the following points when handling ink cartridges
to maintain good print quality.
❏ As part of the initial ink charging process
performed after purchase, some ink is used to fill
the print head nozzles to the tips and ready them for
printing. As a result, the first ink cartridges installed
after purchase will print fewer pages than
subsequent cartridges.
❏ We recommend storing ink cartridges in a cool,
dark place, and using them before the expiry date on
the package. Use cartridges within six months of
opening.
❏ Do not open the ink cartridge package until you are
ready to install it in the printer. The cartridge is
vacuum packed to maintain its reliability.
❏ If you move ink cartridges from a cold place to a
warm place, leave it at room temperature for more
than three hours before using the ink cartridge.
❏ You must remove the yellow tape from the cartridge
before installing it; otherwise, print quality may
decline or you may not be able to print. Do not
remove or tear the label on the cartridge; otherwise,
ink will leak.
❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the ink
cartridges. You may not be able to print properly.
❏ Install ink cartridges into all slots. You cannot print
if any slot is empty.
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❏ Do not replace ink cartridges when the printer is off.
In addition, do not move the print head by hand;
otherwise, the printer may be damaged.
❏ Do not turn the printer off during initial ink
charging. Initial ink charging may not complete
normally, making the printer unable to print.
❏ Do not leave the printer without ink cartridges
installed or turn the printer off during ink cartridge
replacement. If the print head (nozzles) dries, you
may not be able to print.
❏ Because the green IC chip contains the cartridge's
own information such as the remaining ink level,
you can still reinstall and use the ink cartridge after
removing it from the printer. Note, however, that
you may not be able to reuse ink cartridges that
contained very little ink when they were removed
from the printer. Some ink may also be used to
ensure reliable operation when the cartridges are
reinserted.
❏ Removed ink cartridges may have ink around the
ink supply port, so be careful not to get any ink on
the surrounding area.
❏ To maintain the quality of the print head, this
printer stops printing before ink cartridges are
completely expended.
❏ Although the ink cartridges may contain recycled
materials, this does not effect printer function or
performance.
❏ Do not dismantle or remodel ink cartridges. You
may not be able to print properly.
❏ All colors of ink are used during ink cartridge
replacement, head cleaning, and other
non-printing maintenance operations to ensure
that the print head remain in good condition.
❏ Depending on the paper type and print quality
settings, colored inks may also be used for
high-density blacks in monochrome or grayscale
printing.

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.
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