How to re-install the print head / ink tanks
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Remove the print head or ink tanks properly following the procedure below.
- Confirm that the printer is powered on and open the paper output tray and the top cover.
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(1) Put your finger in the center of the top of the Paper Output Tray and open it gently.
(2) Extend to open the Output Tray Extension.
- Open the top cover. The print head moves to the replacement position.
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Note: When the top cover is opened more than ten minutes, the print head moves to the right side. If this occurs, close the top cover, and open it again.
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Remove the ink tanks by pressing the tab (A) of each tank, and then lift them out of the printer.
Do no touch the Print Head Lock Lever (B).
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Note: Handle the ink tanks with care so that your clothes and surrounding area do not get soiled. When replacing multiple ink tanks, make sure to replace one by one.
- Raise the print head lock lever, and then lift the print head out.
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To reinstall the Print Head and Ink Tanks
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Place the print head in the holder and lower the print head lock lever carefully until you hear a click.
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Insert ink tanks into the print head. Press the mark 'PUSH' on the ink tank firmly until you hear a click.
- Ensure that all the ink tanks are installed properly and the ink tank lamps light red.
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Note: <Ink Tank Lamp> You can check the status of each ink tank according to the way its lamp flashes.
- On: The printer is ready to print.
- Slow flashing (at about three second interval): Ink is low. Prepare a new ink tank.
- Fast flashing (at about one second interval): Ink tank is empty, or the printer is not ready due to an error.
- Off: An error has occurred and the printer is not ready to print.
- Put back the inner cover and close the top cover.
Note: When starting printing next time, the print head cleaning launches automatically.
During the print head cleaning, the Power lamp flashes green. Do not do other operations until the flashes stops.