Epson SP7700VM User Manual - Page 66

Epson Stylus Pro 7700/7710/9700/9710 User's Guide Maintenance About ink cartridges Be sure to use the ink cartridges that are supported with this printer. See "Options and Consumable Products" on page 60 Note: A protection system is provided to prevent improper cartridge insertion. If you cannot insert the ink cartridge smoothly, the type of cartridge may be incorrect. Check the package and product code. Notes for handling the ink cartridges ❏ When INK LOW appears on the LCD panel, replace the cartridges with a new one as soon as possible to avoid ink to being expended while printing. ❏ Use up the ink cartridge within six months of installation for best results. ❏ If you move the ink cartridge from the cold place to warm place, condensation may occur. Leave it at room temperature for more than four hours before using the ink cartridge. ❏ Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton. If you use an ink cartridge beyond the expiry date, it may affect the print quality. ❏ Store ink cartridges under the same condition as the printer. ❏ Do not touch the ink supply port or its surrounding area. The ink may leak from it. ❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the ink cartridge. Doing so may affect normal operation and printing. ❏ Because the green IC chip has the cartridge's own information and the ink remaining information, you can still use the ink cartridge after pulling out the ink cartridge from the printer. ❏ Do not disassemble or remodel the ink cartridge, otherwise you may not be able to print normally. ❏ Do not drop or knock it against hard objects; otherwise, the ink may leak. ❏ Although nothing may be printed, the printer uses ink from all cartridges during head cleaning and other maintenance operations to keep the print heads in good condition. ❏ Although the ink cartridges may contain recycled materials, this does not effect product function or performance. Notes for replacing the ink cartridges ❏ Shake an ink cartridge horizontally well (about 5 seconds) before installing it for best results. ❏ Do not leave the printer without ink cartridges installed. The inks inside the printer may dry and you may not be able to print. ❏ Install an ink cartridges into each slot. You cannot print if any of the slots are empty. ❏ Make sure that the printer is turned on when you replace an ink cartridge. If the printer is turned off while changing the ink cartridge, the amount of ink remaining is not detected correctly so you cannot print properly. ❏ Be careful as there is ink around the ink system port on the used ink cartridge. ❏ To ensure you receive premium print quality and to help protect your print head, a variable ink safety reserve remains in the cartridge when your printer indicates to replace the cartridge. Notes for storing the ink cartridges ❏ Store ink cartridges under the same condition as the printer (temperature is 10 to 35°C and humidity is 20 to 80%). ❏ Ink cartridges that are removed before ink is expended can be reinstalled in the printer and used again if the expiry date printed on the ink cartridge packaging has not passed. Avoid getting dirt on the ink system port and store the removed ink cartridge properly. You do not need to put the ink cartridge in the package. The ink system port has a valve in it so you do not need to put a cap on it; however, be careful not to tamper with the ink system port. 66