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IMPORTANT INFORMATION & TIPS FOR INKJET CARTRIDGES
TIP #1: STORE YOUR INKJET CARTRIDGES UPRIGHT !
This simple step will solve fifty percent of your printing problems. During shipping, cartridges tend to get bumped or upturned. This allows the ink to move to the opposite end of the cartridge where it is retained in a sponge that is inside your cartridge. The problem now is that the ink must move all the way down to the sponge to print. So please store the cartridge upright at least a few hours before installing.

TIP #2: RUN YOUR PRINTHEAD CLEANING FUNCTION WHEN INSTALLING!
When installing a new cartridge, make sure to remove any tape that is on the cartridge (over the printhead and vent holes)। Place cartridge in your machine. You should always perform the printhead cleaning cycling on your machine 2-3 times in a row to get a good flow.

TIP #3: GETTING FULL COLOURS AND FLOW
If the above tips helped but you think you should be getting fuller colours try this। Using the Paint program or similar, draw 3 large boxes. Create one box blue, one box red and the last yellow (and one black if that is a problem colour). Print the colour boxes at the highest resolution (dpi) possible, this forces the cartridge to push the ink out at a greater volume and once a good flow is achieved, you shouldn't have another problem with that cartridge again.

TIP #4: ANOTHER GREAT TIP FOR PRIMING CARTRIDGES
Take a paper towel and fold up several times to make it thick and soft and place it on a hard surface like your kitchen counter। Remove the cartridge from the printer and place it on the paper towel with the printhead down (this is the upright position). While applying even pressure, push the cartridge down on the towel then rock the cartridge front to back. If you lift the cartridge up you should see small spots of ink on the paper towel. This motion pushes any dried particles out of the printhead so it can print properly. Perform the rocking motion several times before replacing the cartridge in the printer and reprinting. Adding hot water (from the tap) to the towel also helps.
 
 
 
 
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