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 LCD to inform you of the error. See “An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD” on page 76 and confirm how to handle it.

When printing from your computer, error messages appear on your computer screen as well.

Note

zIf there is no improvement with the quality of printing following 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.

zFor information on compatible FINE Cartridges, see the back cover of this guide.

„Getting the Ink Status Information

You can confirm the status of FINE Cartridges in the following ways:

z“With the LCD of this Machine” on page 64

z“With the Computer Screen” on page 65

Note

The ink level detector is mounted on the machine to detect the remaining ink level. The machine considers as ink is full when a new FINE Cartridge is installed, and then starts to detect a remaining ink level. If you install a used FINE Cartridge, the indicated ink level of it may not be correct. In such case, refer to the ink level information only as a guide.

zWith the LCD of this Machine

You can check the current ink level by pressing the COPY, SCAN, or FAX button. The LCD will display the ink level for a few seconds.

Ex: COPY MODE

BLK COL

(A)

(A) Indicates the remaining ink volume at four different levels.

Take the appropriate action depending on the message displayed on the LCD as follows.

BLACK

INK

LOW

 

COLOR

INK

LOW

 

 

 

 

 

CHECK

INK

 

 

U163

 

BLK

COL

 

 

 

 

CHECK

INK

 

 

U162

 

BLK

COL

Ink is low. You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to have a new FINE Cartridge available.

Ink has run out. See “CHECK INK U163” in “An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD” on page 76 and take appropriate action.

Ink may have run out. See “CHECK INK U162” in “An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD” on page 76 and take appropriate action.

64Routine Maintenance