Epson Stylus Photo 1290 User Manual page 26

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5. Align the tabs on each ink cartridge so
that they are resting on the tabs
protruding from the base of the
opened ink cartridge clamps. Do not
apply excessive force to the
cartridges.
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Caution:
❏ You must remove the yellow tape seals from the
cartridges before installing them; otherwise, the
cartridges 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
cartridges; otherwise, the cartridges may become
unusable.
❏ Do not remove the tape seals from the bottom of the
cartridges; otherwise, ink will leak.
❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on
the side of the cartridge. Doing so
may prevent normal operation
and printing.
❏ Do not remove the green IC chip
from the side of the cartridge. If
you install an ink cartridge without a chip, the printer
may be damaged.
Do not touch this part.