If you move your EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 some distance, you need to prepare it for transportation in its original box or one of a similar size.
Caution: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the EPSON Stylus Photo RX500. Never transport or store the Stylus Photo RX500 on its side or in a tilted or upside-down position.
Caution: Be sure to remove the print head holder or the tape after installing the EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 in its new location.
Keep the EPSON Stylus Photo RX500 level as you transport it.
After transporting the EPSON Stylus Photo RX500, remove the print head holder or tape securing the print head, unlock the transportation lock, and make a test copy. If you notice a decline in quality, clean the print head (see Cleaning the Print Head); if output is misaligned, align the print head (see Aligning the Print Head).