Checking the Ink Status with the Ink Lamps on the Operation PanelNote• The ink level detector is mounted on the machine to detect the remaining ink level. The machineconsiders as ink is full when a new FINE cartridge is installed, and then starts to detect a remaining inklevel. If you install a used FINE cartridge, the indicated ink level of it may not be correct. In such case,refer to the ink level information only as a guide.• When remaining ink cautions or errors occur, the ink lamps and the Alarm lamp will flash to inform youof the error. Count the number of flashes and take appropriate action.If an Error OccursIn the copy standby mode, you can check the ink status with the Color Ink lamp and Black Ink lamp.* All the lamps on the operation panel are shown lit in the figure below for explanatory purposes.(A) Alarm lamp(B) Black Ink lamp(C) Color Ink lampColor Ink lamp or Black Ink lamp lightsThe ink is running low. Prepare a new ink cartridge.Color Ink lamp or Black Ink lamp flashes, while Alarm lamp flashesAn error has occurred.If an Error Occurs* For some types of errors, the Alarm lamp may not flash.Note• You can also check the ink status on the computer screen.Checking the Ink Status from Your Computer131