Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions - Epson Stylus Photo 1280 Printer Basics Manual

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Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer; if the printer has
been dropped or the case damaged; if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a
distinct change in performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions.

Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions

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Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink.
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Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges; there may be ink remaining around the
ink supply port. If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your
eyes, flush them immediately with water.
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Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the cartridge during printing.
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Do not move the print head by hand. You may damage the printer.
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Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its foil package. Leaving the
cartridge unpacked for a long time before use can result in reduced print quality.
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Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton. For best
results, use up the ink cartridges within six months of first installing them.
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Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place.
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After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up at
room temperature for at least three hours before using it.
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Do not shake an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage.
■ Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could damage the print
head.
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Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge. This may affect normal
operation and printing.
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If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust
and store it in the same environment as the printer. Note that there is a valve in the ink
supply port, making covers or plugs unnecessary, but care is needed to prevent the ink
from staining items that the cartridge touches. Do not touch the ink cartridge ink supply
port or surrounding area.
Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is capped in the far right
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position and the ink cartridges are in place. Tape the ink cartridge holder to the printer
case to make sure it remains in the proper position.
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