When Handling The Ink Cartridges - Epson Stylus Color 680 Use Manual

When handling the ink cartridges

Observe the following:
Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow
children to drink from or otherwise handle the cartridges.
Be careful when you handle the used ink cartridges, as there
may be some ink remaining around the ink supply port. If ink
gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and
water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a
thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.
Do not shake an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage.
Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from
its package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time
before use may result in reduced print quality.
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 installing them.
Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This
could damage the print head.
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.
Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place.
Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge.
This may affect normal operation and printing.
In this ink cartridge, the IC chip retains a variety of cartridge
related-information, such as the amount of ink remaining, so
that a cartridge may be removed and reinserted freely.
However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is
consumed because the printer automatically performs a
reliability check.
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