Epson Stylus Color 980 Manual page 24

3. Lift up the ink cartridge clamps.
Note:
Do not remove the small sponges that are attached to the ink
cartridge clamps.
4. Open the ink cartridge
packages and remove only
the yellow tape seals from
each cartridge.
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5. Place the black ink cartridge
gently into its holder with the
labels facing up. Do not press
down on the cartridges.
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Caution:
You must remove the yellow tape seals from the
cartridges before installing them; otherwise, a fatal error
will occur and the cartridges will become unusable.
Do not remove the blue portion of the tape seals from the
cartridges; otherwise, the cartridges may become clogged
and unable to print.
Do not remove the tape seals from the bottom of the
cartridges; otherwise, ink will leak.