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Managing the Print Cartridges 8-7
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Managing the Print Cartridges
Tips for your print cartridges
To get the maximum benefit from your print cartridges:
Do not remove a print cartridge from its packaging until you are ready
to install it.
Do not refill the print cartridge. The warranty will not cover damage
caused by using refilled cartridges.
Store the print cartridge in the same environment as the printer.
Do not remove a print cartridge from the printer except to replace it.
Immediately replace the print cartridge or store it in the storage unit.
The print cartridge will not print correctly if removed from the machine
and left exposed for an extended period.
Do not swap the color cartridge with the black or photo cartridges. The
color cartridge should be installed in the Left carrier and the black or
photo cartridge should be installed in the Right carrier.
If you have an opened print cartridge you are not currently using and do
not have an available print cartridge storage unit, store it in an airtight
plastic bag. Do not leave it exposed to the air for an extended period;
this promotes drying out and clogging of the print nozzles.
Print Cartridge Nozzle Test
You should test the print cartridge when the print is not clear or image
information is missing. The problem may be caused by blocked nozzles on
the print cartridge.
The nozzle test cleans the print cartridge by purging the nozzles. Then it
prints a test so you can see the results. Use the nozzle test:
When you suspect the nozzles are clogged.
When characters are not printing completely.
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