Chapter 11 109
Routine Maintenance
Knowing When to Replace Ink Tank
It is important to identify the empty tank using the LCD and replace it.
When Low Ink is Detected: is displayed.
The message is displayed on the LCD when you start printing.
Obtain a new ink tank.
z To continue printing, select <Yes> and then press [OK].
z To cancel printing, select <No> and then press [OK].
When Ink has Run Out: is displayed.
z Press [OK] to resume printing with an empty ink tank. When printing is finished, replace the ink
tank immediately. If you continue printing with an empty ink tank, it will be a cause of trouble.
* Printing does not resume if any of the ink tanks are left uninstalled. Be sure to press [OK] with
all the ink tanks installed.
z Press [Stop/Reset] to cancel printing. Replace with a new ink tank.
Replacing Ink Tanks
When an ink tank runs out of ink, replace it using the following steps.
Note
z To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of its first use.
z Once an ink tank has been used, 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 if it is reinstalled.
z Color ink consumption may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale printing is specified.
Color ink is consumed in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are necessary to maintain
the machine’s capabilities.