Ink has run out. See ““The ink has run out. Replace the ink tank.”” on page 101 and take appropriate action.
(B)
(B) Empty ink tank.
zWith the Ink Lamps
You can confirm the status of 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.
zInk lamp is on
The ink tank is correctly set and there is enough ink remaining to print.
zInk lamp is flashing
Flashing slowly (at around
......Repeats
Ink is low. You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to have a new ink tank available.
Flashing quickly (at around
......Repeats
The ink tank is inserted in the wrong position or it is empty. Ensure that the ink tank is in the correct position as directed by the label on the Print Head Holder. If the position is correct and its lamp flashes, it is empty. Replace it with a new one.
zInk lamp is off
The tank is not set properly. Press the 
mark on the ink tank until the tank clicks into place. If it does not click into place, make sure that all packaging material is peeled off the ink tank. See “Prepare the replacement tank.” on page 83. If the lamps are still off after reinserting the ink tanks, there has been an error and the machine cannot print.
Replacing Ink Tanks
When ink tanks run out of ink, replace them using the following steps.
Important
Handling Ink
zTo maintain optimal printing quality, we recommend the use of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Refilling ink is not recommended.
zOnce you remove an ink tank, replace it immediately. Do not leave the machine with ink tanks removed.
zReplace empty tanks with new ones. Inserting partially used ink tanks may cause the nozzles to clog. Furthermore, with such tanks, the machine will not be able to inform you when to replace the tanks properly.
zOnce an ink tank has been installed, do not remove it from the machine and leave it out in the open. This will cause the ink tank to dry out, and the machine may not operate properly when it is reinstalled. To maintain optimal printing quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use.
zColor ink may be consumed even when printing a
Color ink is also consumed in Print Head Cleaning and Print Head Deep Cleaning, which may be necessary to maintain the machine’s performance. When an ink tank is out of ink, replace it immediately with a new one.
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