8.Press the Alt button again to return the print head to its home position. (Even if you do not press Alt, the printer moves the print head back to its home position about 60 seconds after you close the clamps.)

9.Close the printer cover.

After you install the ink cartridges, the printer charges the ink delivery system. This takes about one minute. During this time, the Pause light flashes. When the printer is finished charging, the Pause light comes on without flashing.

c

Caution:

Never turn off the printer while the Pause light is

 

flashing.

In order to maintain optimum print quality, the printer periodically performs a cleaning operation. You may notice the cleaning cycle being performed when the printer has been on for a while without being used or when you turn on the printer after it has been off a while.

10.After the printer completes the charging cycle, press the Pause button.

After you install the ink cartridges, you should make sure that the paper thickness lever, which controls the distance between the paper and the printer carriage, is set correctly.

1.Open the printer cover and press the Pause button.

2.While holding down the Alt button, press the Font button. The carriage moves to the left.

3.Locate the small blue lever in front of the ink cartridges. Try rotating this lever to the left. If it cannot be rotated any further, it is in the correct position.

Setting Up the Printer 1-9