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Important Safety Instructions

Setting up your printer
Choosing a place for the printer
Using the printer
Handling photo cartridges
Using memory cards
Using the LCD screen
Using the optional Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter
When using the optional battery
When storing the optional battery
When disposing of the optional battery
ENERGY STAR^® Compliance
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Read all of the instructions in this section before using the printer. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.

Setting up your printer

Observe the following when setting up the printer:

Do not block or cover the vents and openings in the printer.

Power supply cords should be placed to avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and kinking. Do not place objects on top of power-supply cords and do not allow the AC adapter or power-supply cords to be stepped on or run over. Be particularly careful to keep all power-supply cords straight at the ends and the points where they enter and leave the AC adapter.

Use only the power-supply cords that comes with this product. Use of another cord may result in fire or electrical shock, or injury.

The AC adapter model A381H is designed for use with the printer with which it was included. Do not attempt to use it with other electronic devices unless specified.

Use only the type of power source indicated on the AC adapter's label, and always supply power directly from a standard domestic electrical outlet with the AC power cord that meets the relevant local safety standards.

Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.

Avoid using electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.

Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.

Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord and AC adapter.

If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.

Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the AC adapter, power cord, printer, and options by yourself except as specifically explained in the printer's guides.

Unplug the printer and the AC adapter, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer or the AC adapter; the printer or the AC adapter has been dropped or the casing damaged; the printer or the AC adapter does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. (Do not adjust controls that are not covered by the operating instructions.)

Do not use with wet hands.

If you plan to use the AC adapter in Germany, the building installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit breaker to provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for this printer.

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Choosing a place for the printer

Observe the following when choosing a place for the printer:

Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base of the printer in all directions. If you place the printer by the wall, leave more than 10 cm between the back of the printer and the wall. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle.

When storing or transporting the printer, do not tilt it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down. Otherwise, ink may leak from the cartridge.

Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected.

Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also, keep the printer and the AC adapter away from direct sunlight, strong light, water, or heat sources.

Do not leave the printer in a place subject to high temperature, such as in a car. Also, keep the printer away from direct sunlight, strong light, and heat sources. Otherwise, the printer may be damaged or ink may leak.

Avoid places subject to dust, shock, or vibration.

Leave enough room around the printer to allow for sufficient ventilation.

Place the AC adapter near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.

Do not place or store the printer or the AC adapter outdoors.

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Using the printer

Observe the following when using the printer:

If you use the printer in places where the use of electronic devices is limited, such as in airplanes or hospitals, follow all instructions in those places.

Do not insert objects through the slots in the printer.

Take care not to spill liquid on the printer and the AC adapter.

Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the photo cartridge during printing.

Do not use aerosol products that contain flammable gases inside or around this product. Doing so may cause fire.

Always turn the printer off using the On button. Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power to the outlet until the power light goes out.

Before transporting the printer, make sure that the photo cartridge is in place.

Leave the photo cartridge installed. Removing the cartridge can dehydrate the print head and may prevent the printer from printing.

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Handling photo cartridges

Observe the following when handling the photo cartridges:

Keep photo cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to drink from or otherwise handle the cartridges.

Do not shake photo cartridges after opening their packages; this can cause leakage.

Be careful when you handle used photo cartridges, as there may be some ink remaining around the ink supply port. If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.

Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; this can cause leakage.

Install the photo cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package. If you leave a cartridge unpacked for a long time before using it, normal printing may not be possible.

Do not use a photo cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton: otherwise, it may result in reduced print quality. For best results, use up the photo cartridge within six months of first installing them.

Do not dismantle photo cartridges or try to refill them. This could damage the print head.

After bringing a photo cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least three hours before using it.

Store photo cartridges in a cool, dark place.

Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing.

The IC chip on this photo cartridge retains a variety of cartridge related-information such as the photo cartridge status so that the cartridge may be removed and reinserted freely. However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check.

If you remove the photo cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust, and store it in the same environment as the printer. A valve in the ink supply port makes covers or plugs unnecessary, but the ink may stain items that come into contact with this area of the cartridge. Do not touch the ink supply port or the surrounding area.

Store photo cartridges with their labels facing upward. Do not store cartridges upside down.

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Using memory cards

Do not remove a memory card or turn off the printer while the memory card light is flashing.

The methods for using memory cards vary according to card type. Be sure to refer to the documentation packaged with your memory card for details.

Use only memory cards compatible with the printer.
See Compatible cards and inserting positions.

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Using the LCD screen

The LCD screen or preview monitor may contain a few small bright or dark spots. These are normal and do not mean that they are damaged in any way.

Only use a dry, soft cloth to clean the LCD screen or preview monitor. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers.

If the LCD screen or preview monitor is damaged, contact your dealer. If the liquid crystal solution gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If the liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.

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Using the optional Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter

Refer to the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter's documentation for the safety instructions.

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When using the optional battery

If battery acid gets into your eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse the affected area thoroughly with water and seek medical treatment. If a battery is swallowed, seek medical treatment immediately.

Use only an Epson Li-ion battery model D121A for this printer according to the directions in the user documentation. Replacing the battery with an incorrect model may cause an explosion.

Use only AC adapter model A381H to charge the battery and operate the printer.

Do not charge or use the battery with devices other than the specified product. Using the battery with other devices may damage the battery or other devices, or may cause an explosion.

To protect against short circuits, do not remove the outside case of the battery.

Do not handle the battery with wet hands or use them near water.

Do not expose the battery to water or high humidity.

Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate, or short-circuit the battery.

Do not place the battery near or into fire or water.

Do not use the battery that is leaking or damaged in any way.

Do not charge the battery on devices except this printer.

Do not charge the battery near open flame or in very hot locations.

Keep the battery away from heat sources.

Do not leave the battery in a vehicle to prevent the battery from overheating.

Do not insert objects into any openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-circuit components.

Prevent the battery from coming into contact with metal objects that could short-circuit it, such as coins or keys.

Do not solder wires or terminals directly to the battery.

Do not touch battery terminals.

Keep the battery away from open flame if they leak or smell strange.

If overheating, discoloration, or deformation occur, remove the battery from the printer and do not use it.

Charge the battery before using it if it has not been used for a long period.

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When storing the optional battery

When not using the printer for a long period of time, remove the battery from the printer and store them separately to avoid over-discharging the battery.