Epson PM 210 User Manual page 44

5. Pull the cartridge out of PictureMate and dispose
of it properly.
Note:
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Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to
refill it. Do not shake the used photo cartridge;
otherwise, it may leak.
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The photo cartridge must be replaced when
any one of the colors is depleted. The rate that
a specific color of ink is consumed depends
on the images printed.
6. Remove the replacement photo cartridge from its
package.
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Replacing the Photo Cartridge
Caution:
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Do not touch the green IC chip on the
side of the cartridge. This can damage
the photo cartridge.
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If you remove the photo cartridge for
later use, be sure to protect the ink
supply ports from dirt and dust; store it
in the same environment as the
printer. Note that there is a valve in the
ink supply ports, making covers or
plugs unnecessary, but care is needed
to prevent the ink from staining items
that the cartridge touches. Do not
touch the ink supply ports or
surrounding area.
Do not touch this part.