Quick Start Guide

103Routine Maintenance
Routine Maintenance
Replacing an Ink Tank
This section explains the way to confirm the ink status and the procedure to replace ink tanks.
When ink runs out or other errors occur, an error message is displayed on the LCD to inform you of
the error. See “An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD” on page 133 and confirm how to handle
it.
When printing from your computer, error messages appear on your computer screen as well.
 Getting the Color or Black Ink Status Information
You can confirm the status of color or black ink tanks (PGI-9PBK/Y/M/C or PGI-7BK) in the
following two ways:
z “With the LCD of this Machine” on page 103
z “With the Ink Lamps” on page 104
z With the LCD of this Machine
Make sure that the machine is turned on, then press the COPY, FAX, SCAN, or MEMORY
CARD button. The current ink level will be displayed on the LCD for a few seconds.
(A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here.
An error message may be displayed on the LCD during printing.
Note
z Be sure to install the ink tanks in the correct order indicated by the label on the Print Head Holder. The
machine will not print if an ink tank is installed in the incorrect position.
z For information on the compatible ink tanks, see the back cover of this guide.
z If printing becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see “When Printing
Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect” on page 113.
Color or black ink is low. You can continue printing for a while, but we
recommend you to have a new ink tank available.
Color or black ink may have run out. See ““The ink may have run out.
You are recommended to stop printing, then replace the ink tank.”
(when printing is in progress) / “The ink may have run out. Replacing
the ink tank is recommended.” (when printing is not in progress) U044”
on page 133 and take appropriate action.
Note
The ink status information is also displayed on the screen that appears during printing.
(A)