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7. Attach the protective materials to both sides of the printer.
8. Repack the printer and power cord in the original box.
Note:
Keep the printer level during transport.
Be sure to remove the protective materials from the printer before using it again.
Do not hold the duplex unit when you lift the printer, to prevent the duplex unit from becoming
detached. Also, make sure that the du plex unit is attached correctly after setting up the printe r.

Storing Your Printer

If you need to store your printer, follow the instructions below.
cCaution:
When storing the printer, do not tilt it, sta nd it up vertically, or turn it upside do wn. Otherwise,
ink may leak inside the printer.
1. Plug in the printer and turn it on. Wait until the print head returns to the home position.
2. Press the P Power button to turn off the printer, then unplug its power cord.
cCaution:
Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power to the outlet until all the lights are off.
Otherwise, the print head will not be capped and will dry out during long-term storage.
3. Disconnect the interface cable.
4. Remove all paper from the printer.
5. Confirm that the cartridge lever is in the locked position and the cartridge cover is
closed.
cCaution:
Leave the ink cartridges and maintenance box installed to prevent the ink from leaking.
6. Close the output tray and paper support.
Note:
You may need to clean the print head the first time you use the printer after storing it for a long
period of time.