Routine Maintenance

Replacing an Ink Tank

When ink runs out, replace the ink tank. The printer will not print if the wrong type of ink tank is used, or if it is installed in the incorrect position.

The printer uses the following ink tanks.

Black: CLI-8BK

Magenta: CLI-8M

Black: PGI-5BK

Cyan: CLI-8C

Yellow: CLI-8Y

Note

zBe sure to install the ink tanks in the correct order. The proper arrangement from the left is Black , Black , Yellow , Magenta , Cyan .

zIf printing becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see “When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect” on page 35.

„Getting the Ink Level Information

zInk Level Indication on the Printer

You can confirm the ink level in each ink tank by the ink lamps. Open the Top Cover of the printer to confirm how the ink lamps light or flash.

Ink is low:

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The ink lamp flashes slowly (at around 3-second intervals). You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to have a replacement ink tank available.

Ink is out:

......Repeats

The ink lamp flashes quickly (at around 1-second intervals), and the ALARM lamp on the printer flashes orange four or sixteen times. Replace the ink tank with a new one.

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