Cautions On The Ink Cartridge - Epson TM-C7500 Series Technical Reference Manual

Cautions on the Ink Cartridge

 Do not touch the IC chip on the cartridge. Doing so may cause operating/printing
 This product uses ink cartridges equipped with an IC chip that monitors the amount of
CAUTION
 Install all ink cartridges. Printing is not possible even if only one ink cartridge is missing.
 Since ink cartridges are designed to stop the operation before ink runs out completely to
 All the ink colors are consumed also for the maintenance operations when an ink
 Do not turn off the product or open the ink cartridge cover while charging ink (
 Even for monochrome printing (printing of monochrome image), all the ink colors are
 Do not disassemble the ink cartridge. Doing so may cause ink to adhere eyes and skin.
 Do not disassemble and remodel the ink cartridge. Doing so may cause printing
 Use of an old ink cartridge may result in reduced print quality. Use it up within six months
 If ink contacts your skin, eyes, or mouth, take the following actions.
 There may be some ink around the ink supply port on the removed ink cartridge. Take
 Do not remove the ink cartridge, except when you replace it.
 Do not open the ink cartridge package until you are ready to install it in the product.
 Do not shake the ink cartridge too hard. The ink cartridge may leak if you shake it around
 Do not allow foreign objects to fall into the cartridge installation section. Doing so may
 When ink is charged for the first time (right after purchase), ink is consumed for filling the
 If you turn the power off the product using the power button, the print head is
 Printing on water-repellent paper such as art paper, which is slow-drying, may cause
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malfunction.
ink used by each cartridge. Cartridges are usable even if they are removed and
reinstalled. However, if an ink cartridge in which little amount of ink remains is removed
and reinstalled, it may not be usable. Some ink is consumed each time cartridges are
installed because the product automatically checks their reliability.
maintain the quality of the print head, some ink remains in the used ink cartridge.
cartridge is replaced and for print head cleaning.
LED is flashing). Opening the cover may cause the ink to be recharged, resulting in more
ink being consumed. Also, it may cause printing malfunction.
used in an operation designed to maintain the printing and print head quality.
malfunction.
after opening the package. The usage period for ink cartridges is printed on the
packaging of individual ink cartridges.
 When it gets onto your skin, immediately wash the area with soap and water.
 When ink gets into your eyes, immediately flush them with water. Leaving the ink as is
may result in bloodshot eyes or mild inflammation. If something is wrong, immediately
consult with a doctor.
 When ink gets into your mouth, immediately spit it and consult with a doctor.
care so that it does not stain the desk or other surface.
too much or push the sides strongly.
cause printing malfunction. Remove any object that might have fallen into the installation
section, taking care not to damage the section.
print head nozzle (ink discharge holes) to get ready for printing. That is why the number
of the printable sheets may be fewer than for the cartridges to be installed later.
automatically capped, which prevents the ink from drying. After installing the ink
cartridges, be sure to turn the power off using the power button when you are not using
the product. Do not pull out the power plug or trip the breaker while the power is on.
print stains. Also, printing on glossy paper may cause finger prints on the paper or ink
may adhere to your fingers when you touch it. Select paper not to case print stains
before use.
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