4 Prepare the replacement tank.

(1)Remove the new ink tank from its packaging, then pull the orange tape in the direction of the arrow (A) so that the protective film does not remain on the air hole (B). Then remove the film completely (C).

Important

Make sure that all the orange tape has been peeled off along the perforation. If part of the orange tape is remaining, ink may leak out when you remove the protective cap and may not eject properly when printing.

(2)Remove the orange protective cap from the bottom of the ink tank.

Discard the cap once it is removed.

(1)

(A)

(C)

(B)

(2)

Important

zBe sure to remove the clear film from the ink tank in the exact order shown in step 4-(1), as failure to follow this step may cause the ink to leak and stain your clothes and hands.

zDo not squeeze the side of ink tanks as this may cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and hands.

zDo not re-attach the protective cap once you have removed it. Discard it according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.

zDo not touch the open ink port once the protective cap is removed, as this may prevent the ink from being ejected properly.

zBe careful not to stain your clothes and hands with ink on the removed protective cap.

*2 *1

*1Do not touch the electrical contacts on the ink tank. Doing so can cause the printer to malfunction or become unable to print.

*2Carefully hold the protective cap when removing it to prevent the ink from staining your fingers.

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