Replacing an Ink Tank

Replacing an Ink Tank

When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully.

The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is used, or installed in the incorrect position.

With this printer, ink tanks must be installed from the right in the order indicated below.

• Magenta

: BCI-6M

• Black

: BCI-6BK

Photo Magenta : BCI-6PM Photo

Cyan

: BCI-6C

Yellow

: BCI-6Y

Photo Cyan : BCI-6PC Photo

Knowing When to Replace an Ink Tank

If an ink tank needs replacing the Power lamp will change from green to orange and flash four times as soon as printing begins. It is important to identify the empty tank using the LCD and replace it.

Note Should missing characters or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels. See “When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect” on page 38.

The following message appears on the LCD when ink is empty.

Printing will resume as soon as ink tank is replaced and the front cover is closed.

The ink tank with Knowing When to Replace an Ink Tank symbol is out of ink. Replace with a new ink tank.

 

 

• Press the Cancel button to cancel the current print job.

 

 

 

 

• Press the Resume button to resume printing with an empty ink

 

 

tank.

 

 

When printing is finished, replace the ink tank immediately. If you

Empty ink tank

continue printing with an empty ink tank, it may cause a problem.

 

 

Notes

 

When Low Ink is Detected

 

 

When printing starts, the message is displayed on the LCD.

 

 

[!] indicates ink low. Obtain a replacement tank as soon as

 

 

possible.

zTo continue printing, select Yes and then press the OK button.

zTo cancel printing, select NO and then press the OK button.

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Canon 900D manual Replacing an Ink Tank, Knowing When to Replace an Ink Tank, When Low Ink is Detected