7 Install the Ink Cartridges

A.Check that the power is turned on (by plugging in the power cord). The LCD shows:

CHECK CARTRIDGE

B.Open the Scanner Cover of the MFC by pulling the scanner cover release lever toward you and lifting the scanner cover. After a few seconds, the print head will move left to its replacement position.

Scanner Cover

Scanner Cover

Release Lever

• The bottom of the white shipping cover is wet with ink that will cause stains, so wipe it clean before you place it down.

•Do not throw away the white shipping cover. You will need it for future transportation.

C.Remove the protective blue tape over the colored ink cartridge covers.

D.Push the four colored ink cartridge covers one at a time so they pop up. Then remove the white shipping cover by pulling it toward you and then lifting it up and out.

Colored Ink

Cartridge Covers

PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH

 

White Shipping Cover

White Shipping Cover

WARNING

If ink gets in your eyes, irrigate them with water immediately and if irritation occurs, consult a doctor.

We recommend that you install the ink cartridges from left to right in this order: Black, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta.

E.Open the Black ink cartridge bag and take out the ink cartridge.

F.Carefully remove the sealing tape from the bottom of the ink cartridge. You should peel the tape in the direction away from you.

Important

To prevent spilling ink and staining your hands and clothing, peel the sealing tape gently and slowly. Do not touch the ink opening on the cartridge or the removed tape.

Peel in the direction away from you!

Don't touch this part

Opening

G.Each color has its own correct position. Match the colors of the ink cartridge covers, First, gently insert the Black ink cartridge, and then press the cover down until it clicks.

H.Repeat Steps E-G to install each color ink cartridge.

I.After installing all ink cartridges, close the Scanner Cover until it click into place. Your MFC will enter a “head cleaning” cycle for approximately four minutes.

Make sure the paper is loaded in the multi-purpose sheet feeder. The LCD shows CLEANING. After the cleaning cycle is finished, the LCD shows PRESS FAX START.

J.Press Black Fax Start and go to Step 8 “Check Color Block Quality and Alignment”.

8 Check Color Block Quality and Alignment

The MFC starts printing the PRINT QUALITY CHECK SHEET (only during initial ink cartridge installation).

Check the sheet to see if the quality and alignment are OK by following STEPs A and B.

STEP A: Color Block Quality Check

The LCD shows:

IS STEP “A” OK? 1.YES 2.NO

Check the quality of the four color blocks printed on the sheet. (BLACK/CYAN/YELLOW/MAGENTA).

If the quality is OK for all colors, press 1 (YES) to go to STEP B

–OR–

If white horizontal lines appear in some color blocks below, press

2(NO).

OKPoor

The LCD asks you if the print quality is OK for each color.

BLACK OK? 1.YES 2.NO

Press 2 (NO) for any color with a problem.

The LCD shows:

START CLEANING? 1.YES 2.NO
STEP B: Alignment Check

The LCD shows:

IS STEP “B” OK? 1.YES 2.NO

Check the 600DPI and 1200DPI test print to see if No.5 most closely matches the OK sample ( 0 ).

If No.5 is the best match, enter 1 (YES)–OR–

} 600 DPI

Do NOT select

} 1200 DPI

If another test print number is a better match for either 600DPI or

1200DPI, enter 2 (NO) to select it.

For 600DPI, enter the number of the test print that most closely matches the 0 sample (1-8).

600DPI ADJUST SELECT BEST #

Press 1 (YES), then MFC starts cleaning the colors.

After cleaning is finished, press

Black Fax Start. The MFC

starts printing PRINT QUALITY CHECK SHEET again and goes back to the first step of STEP A.

For 1200DPI, enter the number of the test print that most closely matches the 0 sample (1-8).

1200DPI ADJUST SELECT BEST #

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