Epson 1290 - Manual (Page 39)

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4. Remove the new ink cartridge from its protective bag and
then only peel off the yellow tape seal. Do not touch the green
chip on the side of the cartridge.
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Caution:
❏ You must remove the yellow tape seal from the cartridge
before installing it; otherwise, the cartridge will become
unusable and you will be unable to print.
❏ If you have installed an ink cartridge without removing
the yellow tape seal, you must remove the cartridge and
install a new one. Prepare the new cartridge by removing
the yellow tape seal, then install it in the printer.
❏ Do not remove the blue portion of the tape seal from the
top of the cartridge; otherwise, the print head may become
clogged and be unable to print.
❏ Do not remove the tape seal from the bottom of the
cartridge; otherwise, ink will leak.
❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the
cartridge; otherwise, normal operation and printing may
not be possible.
color ink cartridge (T009) black ink cartridge
Standard Capacity (T007)
Light Capacity (T010)
Do not touch this part.