iPF685 Basic Guide

Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared
Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared
Cause Corrective Action
The printer has not detected the new Mainte-
nance Cartridge that was used to replace the old
one.
Remove the new Maintenance Cartridge you have just installed and insert it
again firmly.
(See "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge.") ➔ P.36
The printer consumes a lot of ink
The printer consumes a lot of ink
Cause Corrective Action
Many full-page color images
are printed.
In print jobs such as photos, images are filled with color. This consumes a lot of ink. This does not
indicate a problem with the printer.
Head Cleaning B in the Con-
trol Panel menu is executed
frequently.
Head Cleaning B in the Control Panel menu consumes a lot of ink. This does not indicate a prob-
lem with the printer. Unless the printer has been moved or stored for a long period or you are
troubleshooting Printhead problems, we recommend not performing Head Cleaning B, to the ex-
tent possible.
You have just finished initial in-
stallation, when more ink is
consumed to fill the system.
After initial installation or at the first-time use after transfer, ink flows into the system between the
Ink Tank and Printhead.
Although the amount of remaining ink may drop as a result, it does not indicate a problem.
The Printhead nozzles are
clogged.
Check for nozzle clogging.
(See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging.") ➔ User's Guide
Ink Level Detection
Ink Level Detection
Ink level detection will be deactivated if you load ink tanks once emptied.
Ink level detection
Ink tanks specified for this printer feature an ink level detection function to prevent the ink from running out during
printing, which prevents printer damage. (See "Ink Tanks.") ➔User's Guide
This function will not work correctly if you use refill ink tanks. As a result, printing stops. Thus, before using refill ink
tanks, you must cancel the ink level detection.
Printing with the ink level detection canceled may lead to printer damage and printing problems. Canon Inc. is not
liable for any damage that may occur as a result of refilling ink.
Important
• After ink level detection has been released, this function cannot be reactivated for currently loaded Ink Tank. To
use ink level detection again, replace the Ink Tank with new ones specified for use with the printer.
• Repeatedly removing and inserting an Ink Tank may damage the connection between the Ink Tank and the print-
er, which may cause ink leakage from the Ink Tank and damage the printer.
Releasing ink level detection
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On the Display Screen, a message indicates that the ink level
cannot be detected. After checking the message, press the ▶
button.
iPF685 Series Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared
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