The printer automatically primes, cleans, and caps the print cartridges to maintain optimum print quality. These operations are not visible to users.
Proper use and handling will provide high print quality and longer print cartridge life. To keep the print cartridges in good working order and the nozzles clear, print at least once a month. Observe the following table:
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Do keep print cartridges sealed in the original packaging until ready to use. Ink can evaporate through the nozzles and the plastic print cartridge body, reducing print cartridge life. Therefore, print cartridges have a longer life when sealed in the packaging.
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After opening the print cartridge, do store the print cartridges in the printer in the "home position" to help prevent ink from drying out in the nozzles. This will minimize the risk of contamination with airborne dust particles.
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Do press the POWER button to turn the printer off, rather than unplugging the printer.
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Do not unplug the printer without turning off the power button first. Pressing the POWER button caps the print cartridge in the service station, preventing ink from drying in the print cartridge nozzles.
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Do store print cartridges at room temperature.
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Do not re-tape the print cartridge if removing from the printer. If a print cartridge must be removed, store at room temperature in a rigid sealed plastic container. Make sure that the nozzles on the bottom of the print cartridge do not touch the side of the container.
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Do store unopened print cartridges in an upright position.
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Do not store the unopened print cartridge on its side for long periods of time.
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