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Storing Ink Cartridges
Follow these guidelines when storing your ink cartridges:
§Keep a new ink cartridge in its sealed container until you are ready to use it.
§Store the ink cartridge at room temperature.
§Install the ink cartridge in the printer immediately after you open the sealed container.
§After installing the ink cartridge, perform the print head cleaning procedure.
Ink Cartridges Continually Run Out of Ink
If your ink cartridges seem to run out of ink before you think they should, make sure you are following these guidelines:
§Make sure you turn off the printer only when the ink cartridge is in the home position.
§Only transport the printer when the ink cartridge is in the home position. This caps the ink cartridge and prevents it from damage or drying out. Be sure to tape the ink cartridge in place.
This is not a portable printer. Take care when transporting it.
§Install an ink cartridge immediately after opening its protective packaging.
§Only clean the print head when you are having print quality problems.
§Never unplug the printer or use a power strip to turn off the printer when the printer's power is turned on.
Transporting the Printer
While the Bubble Jet Printer
If you plan to move the printer from one location to another, or if you want to store it, follow these steps:
1.Press the POWER button to turn off the printer. This moves the print head to the home position.
2.Remove any paper from the sheet feeder.
3.Detach the interface cable and the power cord.
4.Open the front cover.
5.Tape the ink cartridge to the side of the printer.