Checking the Ink Status with the Ink Lamps

1. Make sure that the power is turned on, and open the paper output tray gently.
   

2. Open the top cover.
   Replacing Procedure
   

3. Check the ink lamp.

Close the top cover after checking the ink lamp status.

 The ink lamp is on.

The ink tank is correctly installed.

 The ink lamp is flashing.

Flashing slowly (at around 3-second intervals)

...... Repeats

Ink tank is running low. Prepare a new ink tank.

Flashing fast (at around 1-second intervals)

...... Repeats

- The ink tank is installed in the wrong position.

Or

- The ink has run out.

Make sure that the ink tank is installed in the correct position as indicated by the label on the print head holder. If the position is correct but the lamp flashes, there has been an error and the printer cannot print. Check the Alarm lamp on the printer.

Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange

 The ink lamp is off.

The ink tank is not installed properly or the function for detecting the remaining ink level is disabled. If the ink tank is not installed properly, press the mark (Push) on the ink tank until the ink tank clicks into place. If it does not click into place, make sure that the orange protective cap has been removed from the bottom of the ink tank.

If the ink lamp is still off after reinstalling the ink tank, there has been an error and the printer cannot print. Check the Alarm lamp on the printer.

 Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange

Note  You can also check the ink status on the computer screen. Canon IJ Status Monitor