Epson Stylus Color II Reference Manual page 37

6. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it carefully
so any excess ink does not spill out. Do not take the used
cartridge apart or try to refill it.
Warning:
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If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap
and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them
immediately with water.
7. Open the package containing the ink cartridge and remove
the cartridge from its foil wrapper. Remove the tape seal
from the top of the cartridge.
black
cartridge
Caution:
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You must remove the tape seal from the top of the
cartridge; leaving the tape on will permanently damage it.
Do not remove the tape seal from the bottom of the
cartridge; ink will leak out.
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Maintenance
color
cartridge