Advanced Guide TroubleshootingContents > Routine Maintenance > Replacing an Ink Tank > Checking the Ink StatusChecking the Ink StatusYou can check the ink status on the LCD or with ink lamps.With the LCD on the MachineMake sure that the power is turned on, and press the mode button ( COPY, FAX, SCAN, or MEMORYCARD). The current remaining ink volume will appear on the LCD.The ink with (Ink low) is running low. You can continue printing for a while, but we recommendyou to have a new ink tank available.NoteYou can also check the ink status on a screen of the LCD displayed while printing.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), then hold it open with the Scanning Unit Support.See Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover), then hold it open with the Scanning Unit Support (A). in "ReplacingProcedure".(3) Check the ink lamps.Ink lamp is onThe ink tank is correctly installed and there is sufficient ink left for printing.Ink lamp is flashingFlashing slowly (at around 3-second intervals)..... RepeatsInk is low. You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to have a new ink tank available.Flashing fast (at around 1-second intervals)...... RepeatsThe ink tank is installed in the wrong position or it is empty. Make sure that the ink tank is installed in thecorrect position as indicated by the label on the Print Head Holder. If the position is correct but the lampflashes, the ink tank is empty. Replace it with a new one.Ink lamp is offThe ink tank is not installed properly or the function for detecting the remaining ink level is disabled. If the inktank is not installed properly, press the mark (Push) on the ink tank until the ink tank clicks into place. If itdoes not click into place, make sure that the orange protective cap has been removed from the bottom ofthe ink tank. If the function for detecting the remaining ink level is disabled, replace the ink tank with a newPage 134 of 997 pagesChecking the Ink Status
