Note

Do not turn off the printer once the cartridge is removed.

If a power failure occurs, turn the printer back on. You can resume the procedure at the point where it was interrupted.

Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5-17

Replacing the Black Ink Cartridge

Make sure you have all the needed supplies as described above. Once you remove the ink cartridges from the printer, you must not turn off the printer until you have finished switching black ink modes. Follow these steps to carry out the process:

1.Make sure the printer is on and READY is displayed on the control panel.

2.Press the SelecType button until MAINTENANCE MENU is displayed on the control panel.

3.Press the Item button until you see BK INK CHANGE=EXEC, then press Enter.

The control panel displays OPEN INK COVER.

4.Open the ink compartment cover and remove the black ink cartridge. (Press down on the top of the cartridge clamp to release it, then pull out the cartridge.)

5.Insert the draining cartridge into the black ink slot. Close the ink cartridge clamp, then close the cover.

The printer begins draining the ink, and you see a message on the control panel to indicate the progress.

6.Once draining is complete, you see the message OPEN INK COVER. Open the ink compartment cover and remove the draining cartridge.