Confirm that the recommended ink tanks are installed properly MP560
Article ID: ART132589 | | | Date published: 05/12/2015 | | | Date last updated: 08/17/2015 |
Description
Confirm that the recommended ink tanks are installed properly.
Solution
Ink Tank
When replacing the ink tanks, confirm that the new ink tanks are installed properly. If the ink tanks are not locked into place, paper may not be fed properly, or ink may not be supplied to the print head.
Recommended Ink Tanks:
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Model: |
Ink Tank: |
Black |
CLI-221BK |
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Magenta |
CLI-221M |
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Yellow |
CLI-221Y |
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Black |
PGI-220BK |
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Cyan |
CLI-221C |
Replacing an Ink Tank |
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Solution |
When the ink tanks run out of ink, follow the procedure below to replace them.
1. Make sure that the power is turned on, and open the Paper Output Tray gently.
2. Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) until it stops.
The Print Head Holder moves to the replacement position.
3. Remove the ink tank with the lamp flashing fast.
Push the tab (A) and lift the ink tank to remove.
Do not touch the Print Head Lock Lever (B).
4. Prepare the new ink tank.
(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 .
(2) Hold the orange protective cap (D) as indicated in the figure below, then twist and remove it from the bottom of the ink tank.
Remove the protective cap while holding it to prevent the ink from staining your fingers.
Discard the protective cap once it is removed.
5. Install the new ink tank.
(1) Insert the front end of ink tank into the Print Head at a slant.
Make sure that the position of the ink tank matches the label.
(2) Press the mark (Push) on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into place.
Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red.
6. Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) slightly, and then close it gently.
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Checking the Ink Status |
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Solution |
You can check the ink status on the LCD or with ink lamps.
With the LCD on the Machine 1. Make sure that the power is turned on, and press the HOME button.
2. Press the left Function button.
Check if any symbol (A) appears on the remaining ink volume screen.
Sufficient ink is left for printing if no symbol appears.
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.
With Ink Lamps 1. Make sure that the power is turned on, and open the Paper Output Tray gently.
2. Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) until it stops.
The Print Head Holder moves to the replacement position.
3. Check the ink lamps.
Close the Scanning Unit (Cover) after confirming the ink lamp status.
Ink lamp is on
The ink tank is correctly installed and there is sufficient ink left for printing.
Ink lamp is flashing
...Repeats
Ink is low. You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to have a new ink tank available.
...Repeats
The ink tank is installed in the wrong position or it is empty. 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, the ink tank is empty. Replace it with a new one.
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 function for detecting the remaining ink level is disabled, replace the ink tank with a new one.
If the ink lamp is still off after reinstalling the ink tank, there has been an error and the machine cannot print. Check the error message displayed on the LCD.
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Aligning the Print Head |
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Solution |
If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position.
You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper*
* Be sure to use paper that is white and clean on sides.
1. Make sure that the power is turned on.
2. Make sure that one or more sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper are loaded in the Cassette.
3. Open the Paper Output Tray gently, and open the Output Tray Extension.
4. Print the print head alignment sheet.
(1) Select Settings on the HOME screen, and press the OK button.
The Settings screen will appear.
(2) Select Maintenance , and press the OK button.
The Maintenance screen will appear.
(3) Select Auto head align, and press the OK button.
The confirmation screen will appear.
(4) Select Yes, and press the OK button.
The print head alignment sheet will be printed.
(5) When the message "Did the patterns print correctly?" appears, confirm that the pattern is printed correctly, select Yes, then press the OK button.
5. Scan the print head alignment sheet to adjust the print head position.
(1) Load the print head alignment sheet on the Platen Glass.
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 ( ).
(2) Close the Document Cover gently, and press the OK button.
The machine starts scanning the print head alignment sheet, and the print head position will be adjusted automatically.
When adjusting the print head position is completed, remove the print head alignment sheet on the Platen Glass.
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