Kodak I1840 User Guide - Page 18

Scanner auto purging In order to maintain ink flow and prevent cartridges from drying out, the scanner will automatically purge the printer cartridge. Purging is a process that forces a small amount of ink out of the print head. This ink is deposited in the ink trays or when documents are going through the transport, each document that gets printed on will have a purge bar. Purge bar If you are not printing frequently enough, purging will occur on a predetermined time interval. When the scanner determines that a purge is required and no paper is going through the transport, it will purge into the ink tray at the set interval. When no documents are in the transport, the scanner will periodically auto purge for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes the following message will be displayed on the touchscreen, Remove printer cartridge. • If you are finished using the High-Resolution Printer, remove the printer cartridge and place it in the maintenance station. Printer cartridge care For best results, follow these printer cartridge guidelines: • Keep printer cartridges sealed in the original package until they are needed. • Store the printer cartridges in an upright position. • Do not remove protective tape until you are ready to install a new cartridge. Do not reapply the tape after it has been removed. • Store the printer cartridges at room temperature (60 to 78°F). • After removing the protective tape, avoid touching the print head nozzle. • Store the printer cartridge in the maintenance station when you are not printing. 16 A-61591 / Part #9E8651 January 2008