Epson PictureMate PM 225 User Manual page 81

WARNING: The cords included with this product contain
chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to
cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling. (This notice is provided in accordance with
Proposition 65 in Cal. Health & Safety Code §25249.5 and
following.)
Photo Cartridge Safety Instructions
● Keep photo cartridges out of the reach of children and do
not drink the ink.
● Do not shake the photo cartridge after removing it from the
bag; this can cause leakage.
● Be careful when you handle used photo cartridges, as
there may be some ink remaining around the ink supply
ports. If ink gets onto your skin, wash the area thoroughly
with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them
immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems
continue after a thorough flushing, see a doctor
immediately.
● Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; this can
cause leakage.
● Do not dismantle photo cartridges or try to refill them. This
could damage the print head.
● Install the photo cartridge immediately after you remove it
from its package. If you leave a cartridge unpacked for a
long time before using it, normal printing may not be
possible.
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● Do not use a photo cartridge beyond the date printed on
the cartridge carton; otherwise, it may result in reduced
print quality. For best results, use up the photo cartridge
within six months of installing it.
● After bringing a photo cartridge inside from a cold storage
site, allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least
three hours before using it.
● Store photo cartridges in a cool, dark place.
● Store each photo cartridge so that the bottom of its
packaging faces down.
● Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge.
Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing.
● The IC chip on the photo cartridge retains a variety of
cartridge-related information, such as the amount of ink
remaining, so that the cartridge may be removed and
reinstalled freely. However, each time the cartridge is
inserted, some ink is consumed because the printer
automatically performs a reliability check.
● If you remove the photo cartridge for later use, protect the
ink supply ports from dirt and dust and store it in the same
environment as the printer. A valve in the ink supply ports
makes covers or plugs unnecessary, but the ink may stain
items that come into contact with this area of the cartridge.
Do not touch the ink supply ports or the surrounding area.