To check the status of the printheads:
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Press the
key repeatedly until you see the printheads' status, or
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Select the
icon, then Printhead information.
CAUTION: Avoid touching pins, leads, and circuitry when handling ink cartridges because these elements
are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Such devices are called ESD-sensitive devices. See
Glossary
on page 195. Electrostatic discharges are one of the main hazards to electronics products. This type of
damage can reduce the life expectancy of the device.
Maintenance cartridge
Use the maintenance cartridge to clean and maintain the printheads, ensure the best possible print quality,
and seal the printheads when they are not in use to prevent them from drying out.
NOTE: The maintenance cartridge contains liquid. Therefore, store any maintenance cartridges upright and
on a flat surface.
Ink system tips
For best results, always follow these guidelines:
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Install the ink cartridges, printheads, and maintenance cartridge before the install-by date, which is
printed on the packaging. The expiration for the ink cartridges is the manufacturing date marked on the
cartridge plus 30 months.
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Follow the instructions on the front panel during installation.
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Allow the printer and the maintenance cartridge to clean the printheads automatically.
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Avoid unnecessary removal of the ink cartridges and printheads.
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The ink cartridges should never be removed while the printer is printing. They should be removed only
when the printer is ready for you to replace them. The front panel guides you through the removal and
installation procedures (or see
Remove an ink cartridge on page 45 and Insert an ink cartridge
on page 47.
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Make sure that you comply with all applicable laws and regulations when disposing of ink system
consumables.
NOTE: Shake the ink cartridges vigorously before installing them. See Insert an ink cartridge on page 47.
Work with ink system components
Remove an ink cartridge
Ink cartridges should be removed for the following two reasons:
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The ink cartridge is very low and you want to replace it with a full cartridge for unattended printing. You
can use the remaining ink in the first cartridge at a more convenient time.
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