Replacing Ink Cartridges

When replacing ink cartridges (when ink cartridges are not recognized, ink runs out, etc.), use the following ink cartridges and confirm that the new ink cartridge is installed properly. If the ink cartridge is not locked into place, the cartridge may not be detected properly, or can cause an error or keep the carriage from moving freely.

Remove / reinstall the ink cartridges if an error appears. Prior to removing the FINE Cartridge(s), please review Handling FINE Cartridges.

Supported ink cartridges:

Black: Insert it into the right side of the ink cartridge holder.*

Color: Insert it into the left side of the ink cartridge holder.*

*One black cartridge and one color cartridge must be installed in the machine in order for the printer to operate. It does not matter if the capacities do not match.

Removing Ink Cartridges:

1. Make sure that the power is turned on, and open the Paper Output Tray.
    
2. Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover), then hold it open with the Scanning Unit Support (C).
   The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the replacement position.
   
   
   
   
   Caution:
   * The inside of the machine may be stained with ink. Be careful not to stain your hands or clothing when replacing FINE Cartridges. You can easily wipe off the ink from the inside of the machine with a dry cloth or the like.
   * When opening the Scanning Unit (Cover), lift it with the Document Cover closed.
   * Do not hold the FINE Cartridge Holder to stop or move it forcibly. Do not touch the Print Head Holder until it stops completely.
   * 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. In this case, close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Cover).
    
3. Remove the empty FINE Cartridge.
   1. Pinch the tabs and open the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover.
   2. Remove the FINE Cartridge.
      
      Important:
      * Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to avoid staining of clothing or the surrounding area.
      * Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.

Installing ink cartridges:

1. Take a new FINE Cartridge out of its package and remove the orange protective tape (D) gently.
   
   
   
   Important:
   * If you shake a FINE Cartridge, ink may spill out and stain your hands and the surrounding area. Handle a FINE Cartridge carefully.
   * Be careful not to stain your hands and the surrounding area 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 properly if you touch it.
    
2. Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover), then hold it open with the Scanning Unit Support (C).
   The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the replacement position.
   
   
   PIXMA MP480 is illustrated
    
3. Install the FINE Cartridge.
   
   
    
   1. Put a new FINE Cartridge in the FINE Cartridge Holder.
      The Color FINE Cartridge should be installed into the left slot and the Black FINE Cartridge should be into the right slot.
   2. Close the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover to lock the FINE Cartridge into place.
   3. Push down the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover until it clicks.
   4. Confirm that the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover is closed correctly.
      
      
      
      
      (E) Closed correctly
      (F) Not closed correctly (the cover is tilted)
      
      Note: If the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover is not closed correctly, push down the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover until it clicks.
      
      Important:
      The machine cannot print unless the Color and Black FINE Cartridges are installed. Be sure to install the FINE Cartridges.
       
4. Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) slightly to set the Scanning Unit Support back to its original position, and gently close the Scanning Unit (Cover).
   If you replaced the FINE Cartridge while printing, the machine resumes printing automatically.
   
   
   
   
   Caution: When setting the Scanning Unit Support back to its original position, 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, the machine starts cleaning the Print Head automatically. Do not perform any other operations until the machine completes the cleaning of the Print Head. While cleaning is in progress, the Power lamp is flashing green.
   
   * If printed ruled lines are misaligned or the print head position is misaligned, adjust the print head position.

Handling FINE Cartridges

• Do not touch the electrical contacts or print head nozzles on a FINE Cartridge. The machine may not print properly if you touch it.
  
  
  
  (A) Electrical contacts
  (B) Print head nozzles
• To maintain optimal print quality, we recommend the use of specified Canon brand FINE Cartridges.
  Refilling ink is not recommended.
• If you remove a FINE Cartridge, replace it immediately. Do not leave the machine with FINE Cartridges removed.
• Use new FINE Cartridges for replacement. Installing used FINE Cartridges may cause the nozzles to clog.
  Furthermore, with such cartridges, the machine will not be able to inform you when to replace the cartridges properly.
• To maintain optimal print quality, install FINE Cartridges in the machine within the date indicated on the package box. And also use FINE Cartridges within 6 months of first use. (We recommend you to put down the date when installing them.)

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