Ricoh Ri 100 Operating Instructions Manual page 189

About ink cartridges
• Ink cartridges comply with the manufacturer's safety specifications. To ensure safety and
reliability, use genuine ink cartridges.
• When using the machine for the first time, install genuine ink cartridges.
• Do not reuse the ink cartridges.
Using ink cartridges
• Ink cartridges should be used up before their expiry date, ideally within three months of being
removed from their packaging.
• Do not open the package of an ink cartridge until the cartridge will be installed in the
machine.
• Do not touch the ink cartridges' ink inlets or chip contacts.
• Do not shake ink cartridges strongly. Ink may leak out.
• Do not take apart ink cartridges.
• Do not open the right front cover except when installing ink cartridges. Do not turn off the
power or unplug the power cord during the process of installing the cartridges.
• Always confirm the color of an ink cartridge before installing it.
• Do not remove an ink cartridge once it has been installed unless necessary.
• Do not remove an ink cartridge while printing is being performed. Printing will stop.
Storing ink cartridges
• Store ink cartridges at a temperature of between -30 and +40°C (-22 to 104°F).
Ink consumption
• To protect the print head and ensure print quality, the machine performs periodic maintenance
and print head cleaning when it is turned on. Both operations consume ink.
• The amount of ink consumed during cleaning depends on the cartridge size.
• If you intend to use the machine after it has not been used for a long time, see page 199 "When
Not Using for a Long Period of Time".
Replacing an Ink Cartridge
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