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Switching the printer power on/off
To switch the printer on
1
Make sure the printer is connected to the AC power outlet. (☞ 25)
2
Press the POWER button on the printer.
If no BJ Cartridges are installed, the POWER lamp flashes, the ERROR
lamp lights, and the printer beeps four times. You must install the BJ
Cartridges and ink tanks. (☞ 27, 33)
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If the BJ Cartridges have been installed, the printer beeps once, the
POWER lamp flashes while the printer warms up, and the print heads
clean themselves automatically. After the print head cleaning is com-
pleted, the POWER lamp lights, and the printer is ready for operation.
To switch the printer off
1
Press the POWER button to switch the printer off.
After you press the POWER button, the power will not go off immedi-
ately. You will hear the cartridge holder return to the home position
where the print heads are capped automatically to prevent them from
drying out. This operation will take a few moments to complete.
Never switch off the printer by disconnecting the power cord.
Always press the POWER button to switch the printer off. If power
is cut off by disconnecting the power plug, the print heads will not
return to the home position and will dry out.
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