Replacing Ink Cartridges
Out-of-ink Warnings
When an ink pouch runs out, printing pauses and Ink Cartridge Error appears.
Ink has run out. is displayed for ink that has run out. Check the Utility window, and then replace the empty ink.
- Wh: White
- C: Cyan
- M: Magenta
- [Y] Yellow
- K: Black
Never reuse an ink cartridge for which the machine shows a sign indicating no ink.
Occasionally the machine will show a sign indicating no ink even if there is a small amount of ink remaining in the cartridge, but nevertheless do not use it. Such an ink cartridge is in a state where drawing ink from it is impossible. Using it in such a state may force air into the ink path and cause malfunctions.
Replacing Ink Cartridges
- Any location exposed to open flame
- Any location where high temperature may occur
- Near bleach or any other such oxidizing agent or explosive material
- Any location within the reach of children
Fire may be a danger. Accidental ingestion by children may pose a health hazard.
Important notes on replacing cartridges
- Replace the cartridge with an item of identical type and color.
- Insert the cartridge so that the side with the arrow faces up.
- Insert and remove cartridges slowly, one at a time.
- Insert the cartridge firmly, as far as it will go.
- Never mix different types of items.
- Never leave the machine with an ink cartridge removed. The print heads may become clogged.
- Never insert or remove a partially used ink cartridge with undue force.
Never reuse an ink cartridge for which the machine shows a sign indicating no ink.
Occasionally the machine will show a sign indicating no ink even if there is a small amount of ink remaining in the cartridge, but nevertheless do not use it. Such an ink cartridge is in a state where drawing ink from it is impossible. Using it in such a state may force air into the ink path and cause malfunctions.
- Open the left cover.
- Pull out the empty ink cartridge.
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Gently shake the new ink cartridge.
During storage, the ink components may have precipitated. The precipitation of the ingredients in the ink disables printing in normal color. So that the ink mixes well, shake each ink cartridge 50 times (about 20 seconds) horizontally with a stroke length of around 5 cm (1.97 in.) from each end of the ink cartridge before inserting it.
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Insert the ink cartridge into its ink slot.
Orient the ink cartridge so the arrow is on top, and then insert the ink cartridge as far as it will go.
- Close the left cover.