A Few Precautions - Epson LQ 300 User Manual

If you're new to ink jet printers, you may wonder how they
differ from dot matrix or laser printers. Two noticeable benefits
of this technology are high print quality and quiet printing.
An ink jet printer produces cost-effective, quality print results.
When you use the right paper, you get crisp, laser-sharp
printouts usually associated with laser printers. And the ink
cartridge inside your printer is easier to replace and more
affordable than the toner cartridges used by lasers.
Inside the ink jet print head, tiny spray units, or jets, draw ink
from the cartridge and then propel ink dots onto the page in the
form of characters or graphics. Because the print head does not
strike the page as it prints, it is much quieter than an impact
printer such as a dot-matrix.

A few precautions

Even if you are familiar with other types of printers, be sure to
read through the following list of precautions to operate your
ink jet printer safely and efficiently:
cl The ink inside the ink cartridge contains isopropyl alcohol.
Under normal circumstances, it will not come out of the
cartridge. If leakage occurs, however, make sure ink does
not come in contact with your skin or eyes. If it does get on
your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your
eyes, flush them with plenty of water and contact a
physician.
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Keep the ink cartridges out of the reach of children.
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After you remove the protective sealing tape, do not shake
the cartridge. This can cause leakage.
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