Notes On Handling Ink Cartridges; Notes On Handling Paper - Epson SC-P5000 SERIES User Manual

SC-P5000 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.
❏ Close the roll paper cover and printer cover
before storing. 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 123
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Notes on handling ink cartridges

Note the following points when handling ink
cartridges to maintain good print quality.
❏ The ink cartridges that are included are for the
initial ink charging. The first time the printer is
filled with ink after purchase, ink is consumed to
make it possible to print. Prepare replacement ink
cartridges and maintenance boxes in advance.
❏ We recommend storing ink cartridges at normal
room temperature, and to use them by the expiry
date printed on the cartridge packaging.
❏ For the best printing results, use up ink cartridges
within six months after installation.
❏ If you move ink cartridges from a cold place to a
warm place, leave them at room temperature for
more than four hours before using them.
❏ Do not touch the IC chips on the ink cartridges.
You may not be able to print properly.
❏ Install all ink cartridges into each slot. You cannot
print if any of the slots are empty.
Introduction
❏ Do not leave the printer without ink cartridges
installed. The ink in the printer may dry,
preventing it from printing as expected. Leave ink
cartridges in all slots, even while you are not using
the printer.
❏ 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.
❏ To avoid getting dirt on the ink supply port, store
the removed ink cartridge properly. 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 when removing the
cartridges.
❏ 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 affect printer function or
performance.
❏ Do not dismantle or remodel ink cartridges. You
may not be able to print properly.
❏ Do not drop or knock ink cartridges against hard
objects; otherwise, the ink may leak.

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.
Check the documentation supplied with each paper.
Notes on Handling
❏ Use Epson special media under normal room
conditions (temperature: 15 to 25°C, humidity: 40
to 60%).
❏ Do not fold the paper or scratch the surface of the
paper.
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