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9. Remove the protective strip from the electrical contacts. While holding the printhead
cartridge by the handle with one hand, grasp the pull tab with the other hand and,
slowly and carefully, peel back the plastic strip covering the electrical contacts.
Dispose of the removed strip immediately and do not allow the removed strip
to contact the electrical contacts.
10. Remove the protective strip from the printhead nozzles. While holding the printhead
cartridge by the handle with one hand, grasp the pull tab with the other hand and
slowly and carefully peel back the plastic strip covering the printhead nozzles.
Maintain an angle of no less than 45° with the printhead surface when pulling on the
strip.
Dispose of the removed strip immediately and do not allow the removed strip to
contact the electrical contacts or the printhead nozzles.
11. Raise the printhead latch fully until it is upright so you can insert the printhead into the
printer at an angle.