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Remove the ink tank whose lamp is flashing fast.
(1)Push the tab and remove the ink tank.
Important
zHandle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area.
zDiscard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.
Note
zDo not remove more than one ink tank at a time. Be sure to replace ink tanks one by one when replacing more than one ink tank.
zFor details on ink lamp flashing speeds, see “Getting the Ink Level Information” on page 50.
Prepare the replacement tank.
(1)Remove the new ink tank from its packaging, then pull the orange tape in the direction of the arrow (A) so that the protective film does not remain on the air hole (B). Then remove the film completely (C).
Important
Make sure that all the orange tape has been peeled off along the perforation. If part of the orange tape is remaining, ink may leak out when you remove the protective cap and may not eject properly when printing.
(2)Remove the orange protective cap from the bottom of the ink tank.
Discard the cap once it is removed.
*1
*1 Do NOT touch the Print Head Lock Lever; remove only the ink tank.
(1)
(A)
(C)
(B)
(2)
Important
zBe sure to remove the clear film from the ink tank in the exact order shown in step
zDo not squeeze the side of ink tanks as this may cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and hands.
zDo not
zDo not touch the open ink port once the protective cap is removed, as this may prevent the ink from being ejected properly.
zBe careful not to stain your clothes and hands with ink on the removed protective cap.
*2 *1
*1 Do not touch the electrical contacts on the ink tank. Doing so can cause the machine to malfunction or become unable to print.
*2 Carefully hold the protective cap when removing it to prevent the ink from staining your fingers.
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