Notes When Not Using The Printer; Notes On Handling Ink Cartridges - Epson SC-T3100M Series User Manual

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❏ The print head may not be capped (i.e., may not
move to the right-hand side) if an error occurs
and the printer is turned off without first
resolving the error. Capping is a function for
automatically covering the print head with a cap
(lid) to prevent the print head from drying out. In
this case, turn on the power and wait a while until
capping is performed automatically.
❏ When the power is on, do not remove the power
plug or cut the power at the breaker. The print
head may not be capped properly. In this case,
turn on the power and wait a while until capping
is performed automatically.
❏ Even when printing is not performed, some of
each color of ink will be consumed by ink
cartridge replacement, print head cleaning, and
other maintenance operations needed to keep the
print head in good condition.
❏ The printer may automatically perform print
head cleaning to maintain good printing quality.
Please wait until cleaning finishes without
opening any of the covers or turning off the power.

Notes when not using the printer

If you are not using it, note the following points when
storing the printer. If it is not stored correctly, you
may not be able to print properly the next time it is used.
❏ When storing the printer, store it flat with the ink
cartridges installed. Do not place the printer
tilted, upright, or upside down.
❏ If you do not print for a long time, the print head
nozzles may become clogged. We recommend
that you print once a week to prevent the print
head from clogging.
❏ The roller may leave an impression on paper that
is left in the printer. This can also cause wavy or
curled paper resulting in paper feeding problems
or the print head could be scratched. Remove any
paper when storing.
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❏ 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.
❏ To prevent the accumulation of dust and other
foreign matter in the printer, close all covers
before placing it in storage.
If the printer will be not be used for an extended
period, protect it with an anti-static cloth or other
cover.
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.
❏ The print head may fail if the environmental
temperature becomes -10°C or lower. If the
environmental temperature in the room or during
transport is expected to become -10°C or lower,
be sure to discharge the ink in advance.
"Handling if Transporting/Leaving the
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Printer in an Environment of -10°C or Less" on
page 218

Notes on handling ink cartridges

Note the following points when handling ink
cartridges to maintain good print quality.
❏ The ink cartridges packaged with your printer are
partly used during initial setup. In order to
produce high quality printouts, the print head in
your printer will be fully charged with ink. This
one-off process consumes a quantity of ink and
therefore these cartridges may print fewer pages
compared to subsequent ink cartridges.
❏ The Initial Cartridge included with the printer is
designed for printer setup and not for resale or
later use. After some ink is used for charging, the
rest is available for printing. For the initial setup,
make sure you use the Initial Cartridge.
❏ We recommend that ink cartridges be stored at
room temperature out of direct sunlight and used
before the expiry date printed on the packaging.
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