About Ink Cartridges - Epson Stylus Pro 7700 User Manual

Epson Stylus Pro 7700/7710/9700/9710

About ink cartridges

Be sure to use the ink cartridges that are supported
with this printer.
See "Options and Consumable Products" on page
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Note:
A protection system is provided to prevent improper
cartridge insertion. If you cannot insert the ink
cartridge smoothly, the type of cartridge may be
incorrect. Check the package and product code.
Notes for handling the ink cartridges
❏ When INK LOW appears on the LCD panel,
replace the cartridges with a new one as soon as
possible to avoid ink to being expended while
printing.
❏ Use up the ink cartridge within six months of
installation for best results.
❏ If you move the ink cartridge from the cold place
to warm place, condensation may occur. Leave it
at room temperature for more than four hours
before using the ink cartridge.
❏ Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date
printed on the cartridge carton. If you use an ink
cartridge beyond the expiry date, it may affect the
print quality.
❏ Store ink cartridges under the same condition as
the printer.
❏ Do not touch the ink supply port or its
surrounding area. The ink may leak from it.
❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the
ink cartridge. Doing so may affect normal
operation and printing.
❏ Because the green IC chip has the cartridge's own
information and the ink remaining information,
you can still use the ink cartridge after pulling out
the ink cartridge from the printer.
❏ Do not disassemble or remodel the ink cartridge,
otherwise you may not be able to print normally.
❏ Do not drop or knock it against hard objects;
otherwise, the ink may leak.
User's Guide
Maintenance
❏ Although nothing may be printed, the printer
uses ink from all cartridges during head cleaning
and other maintenance operations to keep the
print heads in good condition.
❏ Although the ink cartridges may contain recycled
materials, this does not effect product function or
performance.
Notes for replacing the ink cartridges
❏ Shake an ink cartridge horizontally well (about 5
seconds) before installing it for best results.
❏ Do not leave the printer without ink cartridges
installed. The inks inside the printer may dry and
you may not be able to print.
❏ Install an ink cartridges into each slot. You
cannot print if any of the slots are empty.
❏ Make sure that the printer is turned on when you
replace an ink cartridge. If the printer is turned
off while changing the ink cartridge, the amount
of ink remaining is not detected correctly so you
cannot print properly.
❏ Be careful as there is ink around the ink system
port on the used ink cartridge.
❏ To ensure you receive premium print quality and
to help protect your print head, a variable ink
safety reserve remains in the cartridge when your
printer indicates to replace the cartridge.
Notes for storing the ink cartridges
❏ Store ink cartridges under the same condition as
the printer (temperature is 10 to 35°C and
humidity is 20 to 80%).
❏ Ink cartridges that are removed before ink is
expended can be reinstalled in the printer and
used again if the expiry date printed on the ink
cartridge packaging has not passed.
Avoid getting dirt on the ink system port and
store the removed ink cartridge properly. You do
not need to put the ink cartridge in the package.
The ink system port has a valve in it so you do not
need to put a cap on it; however, be careful not to
tamper with the ink system port.
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