The printer consumes a lot of inkCause Corrective ActionMany full-page color im-ages 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 is usedoften.Head Cleaning B consumes a lot of ink. This does not indicate a problem with theprinter. Unless the printer has been moved or stored for a long period or you are trou-bleshooting Printhead problems, we recommend not performing Head Cleaning B, tothe extent possible.You have just finished ini-tial installation, when moreink is consumed to fill thesystem.After initial installation or at the first-time use after transfer, ink flows into the systembetween the Ink Tank and Printhead, which may cause the ink level indicators to drop to80%. This does not indicate a problem with the printer.The printhead nozzles areclogged.Check for nozzle clogging.(See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging.") →P.817Ink level detectionInk level detection will be deactivated if you load ink tanks once emptied.Ink level detectionInk tanks specified for this printer feature an ink level detection function to prevent the ink from running out during print-ing, which prevents printer damage. (See "Ink Tanks.") →P.803This function will not work correctly if you use refill ink tanks. As a result, printing stops. Thus, before using refill inktanks, 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 forany damage that may occur as a result of refilling ink.Caution• After ink level detection has been disabled, this function cannot be reactivated for the currently loaded InkTank. To use ink level detection again, replace the Ink Tank with a new ink tank specified for use with theprinter.• Repeatedly removing and inserting an Ink Tank may damage the connection between the Ink Tank and theprinter, which may cause ink leakage from the Ink Tank and damage the printer.Disabling ink level detection1. On the Display Screen, a message indicates that the ink level cannot be detected. After checking the message, pressthe ▶ button.Troubleshooting > Other problems >The printer consumes a lot of ink iPF81512886
