Routine Maintenance

Replacing an Ink Tank

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

The machine 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 54.

„Getting the Ink Level Information

You can confirm the ink level in each ink tank by the ink lamps. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) of the machine to confirm how the ink lamps light or flash.

Ink is low:

......Repeats

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). Replace the ink tank with a new one.

*If an ink tank related error message is displayed on the LCD, an ink tank error has occurred and the machine is unable to print. For details, see “Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD” on page 71.

48Routine Maintenance