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Caring for your
print cartridges
This chapter describes print cartridge maintenance
procedures to help you get the best performance from
your print cartridge and your printer.
Preserving print cartridges
To ensure the longest life from your print cartridge and
optimum performance from your printer:
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Keep a print cartridge in its packaging until you
are ready to install it.
Do not remove a print cartridge from the printer
except to replace, clean, or store it in a print
cartridge storage unit. The print cartridge will not
print correctly if removed from the printer and left
exposed for an extended period of time.
If a print cartridge runs out of ink, leave the empty
cartridge in the printer until you are ready to
replace it. Printing with one of the print cartridge
carriers empty may cause printer problems.
Do not refill print cartridges. Refilling empty print
cartridges invalidates your warranty. Incompatible
inks can cause damage to the printhead or to the
printer. For best results, use Lexmark supplies with
the printer.
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