Notes On Handling Ink Cartridges - Epson SC-P600 series User Manual

SC-P600 Series User's Guide
❏ Store the printer after confirming that the print
head has been capped (the print head is positioned
at the far right). If the print head is left uncapped for
a long time, the print quality may decline.
Note:
If the print head is not capped, turn the printer on, and
then turn it off.
❏ Make sure covers are kept closed to avoid dust
getting in. 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 94
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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 bag containing the ink cartridge
until you are ready to install it in the printer. Ink
cartridges are vacuum packed to maintain quality.
❏ 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.
Introduction
❏ Make sure you remove the yellow tape before
installing. If you install without removing the tape,
you may not be able to print properly. Do not
remove any other film or labels. Otherwise, ink
could leak.
❏ Do not touch the IC chip in the ink cartridge. You
may not be able to print properly.
"Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 97
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❏ When loading ink cartridges, be sure all colors are
installed. The printer can only be used when all
colors are installed.
❏ Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, the
printer may be damaged.
❏ Do not leave the printer without ink cartridges
installed. 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.
❏ Cartridges that still contain ink should be stored
under the same conditions as the printer, with the
nozzles down or to the side to prevent them
becoming clogged with dust. Note that the ink
supply port has a valve in it so it does not need to be
capped.
❏ 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.
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