Replacing a FINE Cartridge

This section explains the way to confirm the ink status and the procedure to replace FINE Cartridges.

When ink runs out or other errors occur, an error code is displayed on the LED to inform you of the error.

When printing from your computer, error messages appear on your computer screen as well.

Getting the Ink Status Information

You can confirm the status of FINE Cartridges in the following ways:

With the Ink Lamps

With the Computer Screen

Note The ink level detector is mounted on the machine to detect the remaining ink level. The machine considers as ink is full when a new FINE Cartridge is installed, and then starts to detect a remaining ink level. 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.

With the Ink Lamps

Make sure that the LED is on the standby mode. You can confirm the status of each cartridge by the ink lamps.

(A) Alarm lamp

(B) Black Ink lamp

(C) Color Ink lamp

(C) The Ink lamp lights.	Ink is low. You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to have a new FINE Cartridge available. *The diagram on the left indicates the status of the Color FINE Cartridge as an example.
(A) The Alarm lamp lights. (C) The Ink lamp flashes.	If "E, 1, 6" is displayed on the LED, ink has run out. If "E, 1, 3" is displayed on the LED, ink may have run out. *The diagram on the left indicates the status of the Color FINE Cartridge as an example.
(C) The Ink lamp flashes.	The function for detecting the remaining ink level is disabled. *The diagram on the left indicates the status of the Color FINE Cartridge as an example.

With the Computer Screen

You can confirm the status of each FINE Cartridge on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh).

(A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here.

	Ink is low. You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to have a new FINE Cartridge available.
	Ink has run out.

Note Message may be displayed during printing. Confirm the displayed message and take appropriate action.

Follow the procedure below to open each of the confirmation screens.

1 Open the printer properties dialog box.

2 Click View Printer Status on the Maintenance sheet.

To confirm the FINE Cartridge information, click the Ink Details menu.

Note You can also display the printer status monitor by clicking Canon XXX Printer (where "XXX" is your machine's name) which appears on the taskbar during printing.

1 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility.

2 Select Ink Level Information in the pop-up menu.

To confirm the FINE Cartridge information, click Ink Details.

Replacing FINE Cartridges

When FINE Cartridges run out of ink, replace them using the following steps.

Important Handling FINE Cartridges Do not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on a FINE Cartridge. The machine may not print out properly if you touch it. (A) Electrical Contacts (B) Print Head Nozzles To maintain optimal printing quality, we recommend the use of specified Canon brand FINE Cartridges. Refilling ink is not recommended. Once you remove a FINE Cartridge, replace it immediately. Do not leave the machine with FINE Cartridges removed. Replace empty cartridges with new ones. If you insert FINE Cartridges that has been removed once, the machine may not print out properly due to some reasons such as clogging of the nozzles. Furthermore, with such cartridges, the Low Ink Warning may not be displayed properly. Once a FINE Cartridge has been installed, do not remove it from the machine and leave it out in the open. This will cause the FINE Cartridge to dry out, and the machine may not operate properly when it is reinstalled. To maintain optimal printing quality, use a FINE Cartridge within six months of first use.

Note If a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink, you can print with either Color or Black FINE Cartridge, in whichever ink remains, only for a while. However the print quality may be reduced compared to when printing with cartridges. Canon recommends to use new FINE cartridges in order to obtain optimum qualities. Even when printing with one ink only, print with leaving the empty FINE Cartridge installed. If either of the Color FINE Cartridge or Black FINE Cartridge is not installed, an error occurs and the machine cannot print. For information on how to configure this setting, refer to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. Color ink may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when black-and white printing is specified. Color ink is also consumed in Print Head Cleaning and Print Head Deep Cleaning, which may be necessary to maintain the machine's performance.

1 Open the Paper Output Tray.

2 Make sure that the machine is turned on, lift the Scanning Unit (Cover), then pull the Scanning Unit Support (A) down into place.

The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left.

Caution Do not hold the FINE Cartridge Holder to stop or move it. Do not touch the metallic parts or other parts inside the machine.

Important If the Scanning Unit (Cover) is left open for more than 10 minutes, the FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the right. Close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Cover) to return the holder to the left.

3 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge.

(1) Push down the FINE Cartridge.

(2) Remove the FINE Cartridge.

Important Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.

4 Prepare the replacement FINE Cartridge.

(1) Unpack a new FINE Cartridge and remove the orange protective tape (A) gently.

Important Shaking FINE Cartridges may cause ink to spill out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. Handle FINE Cartridges carefully. Be careful not to stain your clothes and hands with ink on the removed protective tape. Do not reattach the protective tape once you have removed it. Discard it according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. Do not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on a FINE Cartridge. The machine may not print out properly if you touch it.

5 Install the FINE Cartridge.

(1) Insert a new FINE Cartridge all the way into the appropriate slot.

The Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into the left slot () and the Color FINE Cartridge should be into the right slot ().

(2) Push up the FINE Cartridge until it clicks into place.

Important The machine cannot be used unless the FINE Cartridges are installed.

6 Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) slightly to set the Scanning Unit Support back to its original position, and then gently close the Scanning Unit (Cover).

Caution Be sure to hold the Scanning Unit (Cover) firmly, and be careful not to get your fingers caught.

Note When you start printing after replacing the FINE Cartridge, Print Head Cleaning is performed automatically. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. If the straight line is misaligned or the Print Head position is misaligned, align the Print Head position.