When the ink runs out or a cartridge error occurs, you may need to replace one or of the ink cartridges. Follow the instructions below to replace and ink cartridge.
Make sure that the printer's power is turned on.
Open the Front Cover. The Cartridge Holder moves to the replacement position.
Caution:
Do not hold the Cartridge Holder to stop or move it forcibly. Do not touch the Cartridge Holder until it stops completely.
Important:
The inside of the printer may be stained with ink. Be careful not to stain your hands or clothing when replacing Cartridges. You can easily wipe off the ink from the inside of the printer with tissue paper or the like.
Do not place any object on the Front Cover. It will fall into the Rear Tray when the Front Cover is opened and cause the printer to malfunction.
Do not touch the metallic parts or other parts inside the printer.
If the Front Cover is left open for more than 10 minutes, the Cartridge Holder moves to the right. In this case, close and reopen the Front Cover.
Remove the Cartridge.
(1) Pinch the tabs and open the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover.
(2) Remove the Cartridge.
Important:
Handle Cartridges carefully to avoid staining of clothing or the surrounding area.
Discard empty Cartridges according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.
Prepare the new Cartridge.
(1) Take a new Cartridge out of its package and remove the orange protective tape (C) gently.
Important:
If you shake a Cartridge, ink may spill out and stain your hands and the surrounding area. Handle a 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 Cartridge. The printer may not print properly if you touch it.
Install the Cartridge.
(1) Put a new Cartridge in the Cartridge Holder. The Color Cartridge should be installed into the left slot and the Black Cartridge should be installed into the right slot.
(2) Close the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover to lock the Cartridge into place. Push down the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover until it clicks.
(3) Confirm that the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover is closed correctly.
Note:
If the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover is not closed correctly, push down the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover until it clicks.
(D) Closed correctly
(E) Not closed correctly (the cover is tilted)
Important:
The printer cannot print unless the Color and Black Cartridges are installed. Be sure to install the Cartridges.
Close the Front Cover.
Note:
If the Alarm lamp still flashes orange after the Front Cover is closed, refer to "Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange" in "Troubleshooting" section of the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide.
When you start printing after replacing the Cartridge, the printer starts cleaning the Print Head automatically. Do not perform any other operations until the printer 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.
