Epson Stylus Photo 1270 Setup Manual page 9

Turn on the printer by pressing the P power button.
2.
The print head moves to the left, which is the ink cartridge installation
position. The P power light flashes and the B and A ink out lights come
on.
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Caution:
Do not move the print head by hand. Doing so may damage the printer.
3. Push back the release tabs and lift up the ink cartridge clamps.
4. Open the ink cartridge packages. Next, remove only the yellow tape
seals from each cartridge.