Advanced Guide TroubleshootingContents > Routine Maintenance > Replacing an Ink TankC091Replacing an Ink TankWhen remaining ink cautions or errors occur, the message will appear to inform you of the error.Refer to "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" in " Troubleshooting " of the on-screen manual:Advanced Guide , and take an appropriate action.NoteFor information on the compatible ink tanks, refer to the printed manual: Getting Started.If print results become faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see When PrintingBecomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect .Replacing ProcedureWhen you need to replace ink tanks, follow the procedure below.ImportantHandling inkIf you remove an ink tank, replace it immediately. Do not leave the machine with ink tanks removed.Use new ink tanks for replacement. Installing used ink tanks may cause the nozzles to clog.Furthermore, with such ink tanks, the machine will not be able to inform you when to replace the inktanks properly.Once an ink tank has been installed, 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 when it isreinstalled. To maintain optimal printing quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use.NoteColor ink may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when black-and-white printing is specified.Every ink is also consumed in the standard cleaning and deep cleaning of the Print Head, whichmay be necessary to maintain the machine's performance. When an ink tank is out of ink, replace itimmediately with a new one.For details, see Tips on How to Use Your Machine .1. Make sure that the power is turned on, and open the Paper Output Tray gently.2. Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) until it stops.The Print Head Holder moves to the replacement position.CautionDo not hold the Print Head Holder to stop or move it forcibly. Do not touch the Print Head Holderuntil it stops completely.Page 93 of 1037 pagesReplacing an Ink Tank
