[. . . ] If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. Do not touch or remove the green IC chip that is located on the side of the cartridge. Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; this can cause leakage. Quick Guide English This printer provides you with a variety of different printing options as follows. [. . . ] If the error does not clear, open the printer cover and remove all of the paper inside, including any torn pieces. Then reload the paper in the sheet feeder and press the m paper button to resume printing. Automatic Roll Paper Cutter error The roll paper cannot be cut with the cutter. When using the printer Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink cartridges during printing. Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer; the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Do not insert objects through the slots in the printer's cabinet. Removing the cartridges can dehydrate the print head and may prevent the printer from printing. z roll paper (with the cutter) Remove the roll paper from the printer. k H Ink low The ink cartridge is nearly empty. Obtain a replacement ink cartridge. To determine which cartridge is nearly empty, check the ink level using EPSON Status Monitor 3* or EPSON StatusMonitor*. O See the online Reference Guide for details. H Ink out The ink cartridge is empty or is not installed. Online Problem Solving The EPSON's Technical Support Web Site provide you with tips to help solve any problems. Access the Technical Support in one of the following ways: Replacing Ink Cartridges You can replace an ink cartridge by using the Status Monitor utility installed on your computer, or by using the printer's control panel. To replace an ink cartridge or check ink levels using the Status Monitor utility, refer to "Using the Status Monitor" in the online Reference Guide. To replace an empty ink cartridge using the printer's control panel, follow the steps in this section. For Windows XP users, click Start, then click Control Panel, then click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Printers and Faxes. If you are a Windows XP and 2000 user, select your printer, then click Printing Preferences on the File menu. Caution: Do not move the print head by hand, as this may damage the printer. Whenever an ink cartridge is removed, be sure to protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust. Do not touch the ink supply port or its surrounding area. O O = on, N = off, k k = flashing * EPSON Status Monitor 3 is for Windows; EPSON StatusMonitor is for Macintosh. Safety Instructions Read all of the instructions in this section when setting up and using your printer. w When choosing a place for the printer Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also, keep the printer away from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources. Leave enough room around the printer to allow for sufficient ventilation. Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged. Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the printer base 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. When storing or transporting the printer, don't tilt it, stand it on its side or turn it upside down. Otherwise ink may leak from the cartridge. Keep this sheet handy for quick reference. The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter L. [. . . ] No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers. Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U. S. ) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance instructions. [. . . ]