Epson Stylus Color 980 Daily Use page 8

Handling the ink cartridges
Observe the following when handling the ink cartridges.
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 around the ink supply port. If ink gets on
your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. If
ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with 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 an 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.
Once you install an ink cartridge, do not open the clamp or
remove the cartridge except to replace it with a new one.
Otherwise, the cartridge may become unusable.
Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the
cartridge carton: otherwise, it may result in reduced print
quality. For best results, use up the ink cartridges within six
months of first installing them.
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 dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This
could damage the print head.
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