Chapter 11 97

Routine Maintenance
Getting the Ink Level Information
You can check the ink tank status by the ink tank lamp display. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer
Cover) of the machine and check the ink tank lamp.
When the ink level is low:
The ink tank lamp flashes slowly (about three seconds). Prepare a new ink tank.
...Repeats
When ink has run out:
The ink tank lamp flashes fast (about one second). Replace it with a new ink tank.
...Repeats
If an error message is displayed on the LCD, an ink tank error has occurred and the machine cannot
continue to print. See “An Error Message is Displayed on the LCD” on page115.
Knowing When to Replace Ink Tank
It is important to identify the empty tank using the LCD and replace it.
When Low Ink is Detected: is displayed.
The message is displayed on the LCD when you start printing.
Obtain a new ink tank.
zTo continue printing, select <Yes> and then press [OK].
zTo cancel printing, select <No> and then press [OK].
When Ink has Run Out: is displayed.
zPress [OK] to resume printing with an empty ink tank. When printing is finished, replace the ink
tank immediately. If you continue printing with an empty ink tank, it will be a cause of trouble.
* Printing does not resume if any of the ink tanks are left uninstalled. Be sure to press [OK] with
all the ink tanks installed.
zPress [Stop/Reset] to cancel printing. Replace with a new ink tank.