Replacing an Ink Tank

This section explains the way to confirm the ink status and the procedure to replace an ink tank.

When ink runs out or other errors occur, an error message is displayed on the LCD to inform you of the error. See “Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD” on page 35 and confirm how to handle it.

Note

zFor information on the compatible ink tank, refer to the back cover of this manual.

zIf printing becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see “When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect” on page 27.

„Getting the Ink Status Information

You can confirm the status of the ink tank in the following ways:z“With the LCD of this Printer” below.z“With the Ink Lamp” on right column.

When printing from your computer, error messages appear on your computer screen as well.

zWith the LCD of this Printer

You can confirm the status of the ink tank in the remaining ink volume screen on the LCD.

1 Make sure that the printer is turned on, then press the HOME button.The HOME screen is displayed.2 Press the left Function button.The screen as shown below will be displayed. Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here.

Ink is low. You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to have a new ink tank available.

Ink may have run out. See “The following ink may have run out. Replacing the ink tank is recommended. U041” on page 35 and take the appropriate action.

Note

The ink status information is also displayed in the screen that appears during printing.

An error message may appear on the LCD during printing.

Ink has run out. See “The following ink has run out. Replace the ink tank. U170” on page 36 and take the appropriate action.

zWith the Ink Lamp

You can confirm the status of the ink tank by the ink lamp. Open the Printer Cover of the printer to confirm how the ink lamp lights or flashes.

zInk lamp is onThe ink tank is correctly set and there is enough ink remaining to print.zInk lamp is flashingFlashing slowly (at around 3-second intervals)......Repeats

Ink is low. You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to have a new ink tank available.

Flashing quickly (at around 1-second intervals)

......Repeats

The ink tank is empty. Replace it with a new one.zInk lamp is off

The tank is not set properly. Press the mark on the ink tank until the tank clicks into place.

If the lamp is still off after reinserting the ink tank, there has been an error and the printer cannot print.

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