Epson Stylus Photo 1290 User Manual page 165

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Caution:
You must remove the yellow tape seal from the cartridge
before installing it; otherwise, the cartridge will become
unusable and you will be unable to print.
If you have installed an ink cartridge without removing
the yellow tape seal, you must remove the cartridge and
install a new one. Prepare the new cartridge by removing
the yellow tape seal, then install it in the printer.
Do not remove the blue portion of the tape seal from the
top of the cartridge; otherwise, the print head may
become clogged and be unable to print.
Do not remove the tape seal from the bottom of the
cartridge; otherwise, ink will leak.
Do not remove the green IC chip from the side of the
cartridge. If you install an ink cartridge without an IC
chip, the printer may be damaged.
Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the
cartridge; otherwise, normal operation and printing
may not be possible.
5. Align the tabs on the ink cartridge so that they are resting on
the tabs protruding from the base of the opened ink cartridge
clamp. Push the clamps down until they lock firmly into place.
Do not touch this part.
Replacing Ink Cartridges
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