When you need to replace a FINE cartridge, follow the procedure below.

1. Make sure that the power is turned on, open the front cover (C), then open the paper output tray (D).
   
   
   
   
    
2. Open the paper output cover (E).
   When the FINE cartridge holder moves to the replacement position, the head cover (F) OPENS AUTOMATICALLY.
   
   
   
   

 Caution

• Do not hold the FINE cartridge holder to stop or move it forcibly. Do not touch the FINE cartridge holder until it stops completely.

 Important

• The head cover will open automatically after you open the paper output cover. If you have closed the head cover while replacing a FINE cartridge, close the paper output cover, then open it again. Trying to force open the head cover with your hand may cause the machine to malfunction.
   
• Do not touch the metallic parts or other parts inside the machine.
   
• If the paper output cover is left open for more than 10 minutes, the FINE cartridge holder moves to the far right and the Alarm lamp lights. In this case, close the paper output cover, then open it again.

3. Remove the empty FINE cartridge.
   
   

1. Push down the ink cartridge lock lever until it clicks.
   
   
    
2. Remove the FINE cartridge.
   
   

 Important

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

4. Prepare a new FINE cartridge.
    

1. Take a new FINE cartridge out of its package and remove the protective tape (G) 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 nozzle on a FINE cartridge. The machine may not print properly if you touch them.

5. Install the FINE cartridge.
   
   

1. Insert the new FINE cartridge straight into the FINE cartridge holder all the way until it touches the back.
   The color FINE cartridge should be installed into the left slot and the black FINE cartridge should be installed into the right slot.
   
   

 Important

• Insert the FINE cartridge gently so that it does not hit the electrical contacts on the FINE cartridge holder.
  
  

2. Push up the ink cartridge lock lever to lock the FINE cartridge into place.
   
   
   
   The FINE cartridge is locked into place when the ink cartridge lock lever clicks.
   
   

 Important

• The machine cannot print unless the color FINE cartridge and black FINE cartridge are installed. Be sure to install cartridges.
   
• Confirm that the FINE cartridge is properly installed.
  
  
  
  (A) When the cartridge is properly installed
  (B) When the cartridge is NOT properly installed

6. Close the paper output cover (H).
   
   

 Note

• If the error message appears after the paper output cover is closed, take appropriate action.
  
  -> [ An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD ]
   
• 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.
   
• If the print head is out of alignment, as indicated by misaligned printed ruled lines or similar symptoms, adjust the print head position.
  
  ->[ Aligning the Print Head ]
   
• The machine may make noise during operation.