Routine Maintenance

Replacing an Ink Tank

This section explains the way to confirm the ink status and the procedure to replace ink tanks.

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 133 and confirm how to handle it.

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

Note

zBe sure to install the ink tanks in the correct order indicated by the label on the Print Head Holder. The machine will not print if an ink tank is installed in the incorrect position.

zFor information on the compatible ink tanks, see the back cover of this guide.

zIf printing becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see “When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect” on page 114.

„Getting the Ink Status Information

You can confirm the status of ink tanks in the following two ways:

z“With the LCD of this Machine” on page 107

z“With the Ink Lamps” on page 108

zWith the LCD of this Machine

Make sure that the machine is turned on, then press the COPY, FAX, SCAN, or MEMORY CARD button. The current ink level will be displayed on the LCD for a few seconds.

(A)

(A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here.

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

Ink may have run out. See ““The ink may have run out. Replacing the ink tank is recommended.”” on page 133 and take appropriate action.

Note

The ink status information is also displayed on the screen that appears during printing.

An error message may be displayed on the LCD during printing.

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