IMPORTANT

Handling ink

• To maintain optimal print quality, we recommend the use of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Refilling the ink is not recommended.
• If you remove an ink tank, replace it immediately. Do not leave the machine with ink tanks removed.
• Use new ink tanks for replacement. Installing used ink tanks may cause the nozzles to clog. Furthermore, with such ink tanks, the machine will not be able to inform you when to replace the ink tanks properly.
• Once an ink tank has been installed, do not remove it from the machine and leave it out in the open. This will cause the ink tank to dry out, and the machine may not operate properly when it is reinstalled. To maintain optimal printing quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use.

NOTE

Color ink may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when black-and-white printing is specified.

Every ink is also consumed in the standard cleaning and deep cleaning of the Print Head, which may be necessary to maintain the machine's performance. When an ink tank is out of ink, replace it immediately with a new one.

CAUTION

Do not hold the Print Head Holder to stop or move it forcibly. Do not touch the Print Head Holder until it stops completely.

IMPORTANT

• Do not place any object on the Document Cover. It will fall into the Rear Tray when the Document Cover is opened and cause the machine to malfunction
• Be sure to lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) with the Document Cover closed.
• Do not touch the metallic parts or other parts inside the machine.
• If the Scanning Unit (Cover) is left open, the Print Head Holder moves to the right. In this case, close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Cover).

NOTE

The machine may make operating noise when the Print Head Holder moves to the replacement position.

IMPORTANT

• Handle the ink tank carefully to avoid staining of clothing or the surrounding area.
• Discard the empty ink tank according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.

NOTE

• Do not remove two or more ink tanks at the same time. Be sure to replace ink tanks one by one when replacing two or more ink tanks.
• For details on ink lamp flashing speed, see [Checking the Ink Status ]

(1) Take a new ink tank out of its package, pull the orange tape in the direction of the arrow to peel it off, then remove the film .

IMPORTANT

Make sure that the film is completely removed from the air hole (C).

If the air hole is blocked with the remaining film, ink may leak out or may not eject properly.

IMPORTANT

Do not touch the electrical contacts (E) on the ink tank. It can cause the machine to malfunction or become unable to print.

IMPORTANT

• If you shake the ink tank, the ink may spill out and stain your hands and the surrounding area. Be careful to handle the ink tank.
• Do not squeeze the side of ink tanks as this may cause the ink to leak out.
• Be careful not to stain your hands and the surrounding area with ink on the removed protective cap.
• Do not reattach the protective cap once you have removed it. Discard it according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.
• Do not touch the open ink port once the protective cap is removed, as this may prevent the ink from being ejected properly.

(2) Press the mark (Push) on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into place.

IMPORTANT

• You cannot print if the ink tank is installed in the wrong position. Be sure to install the ink tank in the correct position according to the label on the Print Head Holder.
• You cannot print unless all the ink tanks are installed. Be sure to install all the ink tanks.

NOTE

• If the error message appears after the Scanning Unit (Cover) is closed, refer to [
  
• When you start printing after replacing the ink tank, the machine starts cleaning the Print Head automatically. Do not perform any other operations until the machine completes the cleaning of the Print Head.
• If printed ruled lines are misaligned or the print head position is misaligned, adjust the print head position.

See [Aligning the Print Head ]

• The machine may make noise during operation.

With the LCD on the Machine

The ink with (Ink low) is running low. You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to have a new ink tank available.

NOTE

You can also check the ink status on a screen of the LCD displayed while printing.

With Ink Lamps

...Repeats

...Repeats

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 function for detecting the remaining ink level is disabled, replace the ink tank with a new one.

NOTE

• If the remaining ink level is low, the print head alignment sheet will not be printed correctly. Replace the ink tank whose ink is low.

See [Replacing an Ink Tank ]

• The print head alignment pattern is printed in black and blue.

(1) Select Settings on the HOME screen, and press the OK button.

(2) Select Maintenance , and press the OK button.

IMPORTANT

• Do not touch any printed part on the print head alignment sheet.
• Be careful not to get the print head alignment sheet dirty. If the sheet is stained or wrinkled, it may not be scanned properly.

Load the print head alignment sheet WITH THE PRINTED SIDE FACING DOWN and align the mark on the upper left corner of the sheet with the alignment mark ( ).

IMPORTANT

• Do not open the Document Cover or remove the print head alignment sheet on the Platen Glass until adjusting the print head position is completed.
• If the massage "Failed to scan." appears, press the OK button and confirm the following:

- The Platen Glass and print head alignment sheet are not dirty.

- The print head alignment sheet is placed in the correct position with the printed side facing down.

NOTE

• Press the HOME button to exit the Settings menu and display the HOME screen.
• If the print results are still not satisfactory after adjusting the print head position as described above, adjust the print head position manually from a computer.
• To print and check the current head position adjustment values, select Head alignment print in the Maintenance menu.