User Guide

3) Replacing the ink tank when the "ink-out" error is displayed
The following describes the ink tank replacement procedure on the printer:
1) The printer lights the ERROR indicator, and sounds the buzzer three times to
notify the operator of an "ink-out error."
2) Press the BJ Cartridge REPLACE button, and the carriage moves to the BJ
cartridge replacement position (left edge of printer) so that the relevant ink tank
can be replaced.
The "ink-out" error message is displayed on the status monitor of the printer driver
to notify the operator that the ink has run out.
From here on, follow the message displayed on screen to replace the ink tank.
"Ink-out detection" is a function for automatically stopping printing before
printing trouble caused by absence of ink in ink compartment occurs.
To prevent erroneous detection by the ink sensor due to irregular
reflection, an anti-reflection sheet is attached to the rear of the main cover
located above the ink sensor.
The printer driver custom setting dialog box has a function for disabling
"ink-out" detection. For details, see "Part 3: 3.3.2 Custom setting" (page 3-
21) .
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Figure 4-43 Ink Sensor and Anti-reflection Sheet
Ink Sensor
Anti-reflection SheetMain Cover