Handling Ink and Cleaning Cartridges

Follow these guidelines as you handle the ink and cleaning cartridges:

• Extra ink is required to charge the print head nozzles the first time the printer is used. Be sure to have replacement cartridges ready.
• Store ink cartridges at room temperature and away from direct sunlight.
• To ensure print quality, use ink cartridges before the expiration date printed on the packaging or within 6 months of install them.
• Allow ink cartridges and cleaning cartridges that have been stored at low temperatures for an extended period of time to return to room temperature over a period of four hours before use.
• Do not touch the IC chips on the cartridges. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing.
• Install ink cartridges into all the slots on the printer or the printer cannot print.
• Do not leave the printer without cartridges installed in all the slots, even when the printer is not in use. The ink in the printer may dry out, preventing it from printing as expected.
• The IC chip on each cartridge stores information, such as ink levels, to allow the cartridge to be used after being removed and re-installed.
• If you remove an ink cartridge before it is empty, wipe off any ink from the ink supply port using the cleaning stick in the maintenance kit. If ink dries on the supply port, the cartridge may leak when it is reinstalled. Also make sure that the supply port is free of dust when storing cartridges (the port does not need to be capped since there is a valve inside).
  
  
  
• Removed ink cartridges may have ink around the ink supply port, so be careful not to stain any surfaces with ink.
• Do not dismantle or remodel ink cartridges. You may not be able to print properly.
• Do not drop ink cartridges or subject them to impacts. It may cause ink to leak.
• Be sure to remove ink cartridges installed in the printer and thoroughly shake them once every three weeks.
• If you are using the White or Metallic Silver ink cartridges, follow these additional guidelines to prevent sedimentation:
  • Leave the printer turned on so it can automatically circulate the ink. If you plan on leaving the printer turned off for more than a week, perform pre-storage maintenance first.
  • Remove and shake the White or Metallic Silver ink cartridges daily.
  • Lay ink cartridges on their side when storing them.
  • When printing multiple copies of a large print job, the printer may perform automatic ink circulation in between copies which can cause your printouts to differ in color. To avoid this, it is recommended that you perform Ink Circulation from the Maintenance menu before you start printing.