28 Routine Maintenance4 Prepare the replacement tank.(1) Remove the new ink tank from its packaging,then pull the orange tape in the direction of thearrow (A) so that the protective film does notremain on the air hole (B). Then remove thefilm completely (C).(2) Remove the orange protective cap from thebottom of the ink tank.Discard the cap once it is removed.ImportantMake sure that all the orange tape has been peeled offalong the perforation. If part of the orange tape isremaining, ink may leak out when you remove theprotective cap and may not eject properly whenprinting.Importantz Be sure to remove the clear film from the ink tank inthe exact order shown in step 4-(1), as failure tofollow this step may cause the ink to leak and stainyour clothes and hands.z Do not squeeze the side of ink tanks as this maycause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes andhands.z Do not re-attach the protective cap once you haveremoved it. Discard it according to the local lawsand regulations regarding disposal of consumables.z Do not touch the open ink port once the protectivecap is removed, as this may prevent the ink frombeing ejected properly.z Be careful not to stain your clothes and hands withink on the removed protective cap.*2(C)(A)*1(B)(1)(2)*1 Do not touch the electrical contactson the ink tank. Doing so can causethe printer to malfunction or becomeunable to print.*2 Carefully hold the protective capwhen removing it to prevent the inkfrom staining your fingers.