Advanced Guide TroubleshootingContents > Routine Maintenance > Replacing an Ink TankReplacing an Ink TankWhen ink runs out while printing is in progress, an error message appears on the LCD or your computerscreen. Make sure which ink tank has run out of ink and replace it with a new one.NoteIf the error message appears, confirm the displayed message and take an appropriate action.For details, refer to "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" in " Troubleshooting " of the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide.For information on the compatible ink tanks, refer to the printed manual: Getting Started.If print results become faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see When PrintingBecomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect .Replacing ProcedureWhen the ink tanks run out of ink, follow the procedure below to replace them.ImportantHandling inkTo maintain optimal print quality, we recommend the use of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Refillingink 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 inktanks 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 isreinstalled. To maintain optimal printing quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use.NoteColor 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, whichmay be necessary to maintain the machine's performance. When an ink tank is out of ink, replace itimmediately with a new one.1. Make sure that the power is turned on, and open the Paper Output Tray gently.2. Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover), then hold it open with the Scanning Unit Support (A).The Print Head Holder moves to the replacement position.Page 130 of 997 pagesReplacing an Ink Tank
