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Replacing an Ink Cartridge Before It Is Expended
For best results, use up ink cartridge within six months of opening the package.
To replace an ink cartridge before the 
light flashes or the status monitor notifies you that the cartridge is expended, follow the instructions in this section.
light flashes or the status monitor notifies you that the cartridge is expended, follow the instructions in this section.
Note:|
Do not open the ink cartridge package until you are ready to install it in the printer. The cartridge is vacuum packed to maintain its reliability.
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Using the printer buttons
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Do not remove the cartridge from the printer until you are ready to replace it with another.
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Note:|
The illustrations show how to replace the left cartridge, but the instructions apply to all cartridges.
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Make sure the
 light is on, but not flashing. |
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For best results, shake the ink cartridge four or five times before opening the package.
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Remove the new ink cartridge from the package.
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Caution:|
Be careful not to break the hooks on the side of the ink cartridge when you remove it from the package.
Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge. This can damage the ink cartridge.
 Always install an ink cartridge immediately after removing the old cartridge. If a cartridge is not installed promptly, the print head may dry out and be unable to print.
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Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the ink cartridge.
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Caution:|
You must remove the yellow tape from the cartridge before installing it; otherwise, print quality may decline or you may not be able to print.
If you have installed an ink cartridge without removing the yellow tape, take the cartridge out of the printer, remove the yellow tape, and then reinstall it.
Do not remove the transparent seal from the bottom of the cartridge; otherwise, the cartridge may become unusable.
 Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; otherwise, ink will leak.
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Open the printer cover.
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Press the
button. The print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position, and the light begins to flash. |
Caution:|
Do not move the print head by hand, as this may damage the printer. Always press the
button to move it. |
Note:|
Do not hold the
button for more than three seconds, or the printer may start cleaning the print head. |
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Open the cartridge cover.
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Squeeze the tab at the back of the cartridge that you want to replace. Lift the cartridge straight up and out of the printer. Dispose of it properly.
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Note:|
If it is difficult to remove the cartridge, lift the cartridge with more force until it comes out.
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Place the ink cartridge into the cartridge holder with the bottom down. Then push down the ink cartridge until it clicks into place.
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When you are finished replacing cartridges, carefully close the cartridge and the printer covers.
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The print head moves and the ink delivery system begins to charge. This process takes about three minutes to complete. When ink charging is finished, the print head returns to its home position. The light stops flashing and remains on, and the light goes out.
light stops flashing and remains on, and the light goes out.Caution:|
The
light continues to flash while the printer is charging ink. Never turn off the printer while this light is flashing. Doing so can result in incomplete charging of ink. |
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If the
light is flashing or is on after the print head moves to its home position, the ink cartridge may not be installed properly. Press the button again, press the ink cartridge down until it clicks into place, and then close the cartridge cover firmly. |
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