When installing the ink tank, be sure to shake it slowly 1 to 2 times before unpacking it. Otherwise, the ink ingredients may precipitate and degrade the print quality.

To prevent foreign matter from entering the ink port, install the unpacked ink tank in the printer immediately.

2. Handling the Ink Tank

To prevent foreign matter from entering the ink flow path and causing ink suction and printing problems, never touch the ink port and contacts of the ink tank.

When you press down the ink tank cover, the needle enters the ink port, allowing ink to flow between the printer and ink tank.

Do not raise or lower the ink tank cover except when replacing the ink tank.

1.7.2.3 Handling the Printer

1. Precautions against Static Electricity

Certain clothing may generate static electricity, causing an electrical charge to build up on your body. Such a charge can damage electrical devices or change their

electrical characteristics.

In particular, never touch the printhead contacts.

2. Fixing the Carriage

After completion of printing, the carriage is mechanically locked by the lock pin in the purge unit at the same moment the printhead is capped.

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