Canon MP470 Replacing a FINE Cartridge

Replacing a FINE Cartridge
This section explains the way to confirm the ink status and the procedure to replace FINE
Cartridges.
When ink runs out or other errors occur, an error message is displayed on the LCDto inform you of
the error. See "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 57 and confirm how to handle it.
When printing from your computer, error messages appear on your computer screen as well.
Note
•Ifthere isno improvement with the quality of printingfollowing such maintenance as Print Head
Cleaning, a FINE Cartridge is probably empty. When ink runs out, replace the FINE Cartridge.
The machine cannot print if the wrong type of FINE Cartridge is used.
• For information on compatible FINE Cartridges, see theback cover ofthis guide.
•Getting the Ink Status Information
Note
The ink level detector is mounted on the machine to detect the remaining inklevel. Themachine
considers as ink isfull when anew FINE Cartridge isinstalled, and thenstarts to detect a
remaining ink level. If you install a used FINE Cartridge, the indicated ink levelof it may not be
correct. In such case, refer tothe ink level information only as a guide.
You can check the current ink level by pressing the COPY button, the SCAN button, or the
MEMORY CARD button. The LCD will display the ink level fora few seconds.
(A) Indicates the remaining ink volume.
• When ink is low
Ink is low. Youcan continue printing for awhile, but we
recommend you to have a new FINE Cartridge available.
• When ink has run out
An error message may appear on the LCD while printing.
............_y.........._--=............ Ink has run out. See "The ink has run out. Replace the ink
cartridge. U163" in "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD"
The ink has run out.
Replace the inkcartridge, on page 57 and take appropriate action.
Note
You canalso confirm the inklevel on the LCD that is displayed while printing isbeing performed.
46 Routine Maintenance