Advanced Guide TroubleshootingContents > Routine Maintenance > Replacing a FINE Cartridge > Checking the Ink StatusChecking the Ink StatusYou can check the ink status with the Ink lamps on the Operation Panel or with the computer screen.NoteThe ink level detector is mounted on the machine to detect the remaining ink level. The machineconsiders as ink is full when a new FINE Cartridge is installed, and then starts to detect a remainingink level. If you install a used FINE Cartridge, the indicated ink level of it may not be correct. In suchcase, refer to the ink level information only as a guide.With the Ink Lamps on the Operation PanelMake sure that the LED is in the copy standby mode. You can confirm the ink status with the Inklamps.(1) Alarm lamp(2) Color Ink lamp(3) Black Ink lampColor Ink lamp or Black Ink lamp lightsInk is low. You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to have a new FINECartridge available.Color Ink lamp or Black Ink lamp flashes, while Alarm lamp lightsIf "E, 1, 6" appears on the LED, ink has run out.Refer to "Troubleshooting " in the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide .If "E, 1, 3" appears on the LED, ink may have run out.Refer to "Troubleshooting " in the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide .Color Ink lamp or Black Ink lamp flashes, while Alarm lamp is offThe function for detecting the remaining ink level is disabled.With the Computer ScreenYou can confirm the ink status with the printer status monitor (Windows) or Canon IJ Printer Utility(Macintosh).Page 70 of 678 pagesChecking the Ink Status
