Kodak Scanners i800 Series - Manual (Page 36)

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4. Gently press the paper clip against the side of the ink bladder until a
small bead of ink appears on the ink flow point on the ink cartridge.
CAUTION: Do not puncture the ink bladder with the paper clip.
5. Remove the paper clip.
6. Allow the ink bead to absorb back into the ink cartridge.
7. Blot the excess ink with a lint-free tissue.
CAUTION: Do not touch the ink flow point or you may cause
improper ink flow.
Replacing the ink
cartridge Replace the ink cartridge when any of the following conditions occur:
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The ink bladder appears shrunken or deflated.
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The printed characters appear light or uneven.
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Missing characters are evident.
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The Print Test function reveals inconsistent character quality.
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The cleaning procedure has not improved the overall print quality.
To replace the ink cartridge:
1. Open the swing out door.
2. Slide the green ink cartridge carrier out of its slot.