46 Routine MaintenanceRoutine MaintenanceReplacing an Ink TankThis section explains the way to confirm the ink status and the procedure to replace ink tanks.When ink runs out or other errors occur, an error message is displayed on the LCD to inform you ofthe error. See “An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD” on page 70 and confirm how to handle it.When printing from your computer, error messages appear on your computer screen as well. Getting the Ink Status InformationYou can confirm the status of ink tanks in the following two ways:z “With the LCD of this Machine” on page 46z “With the Ink Lamps” on page 47z With the LCD of this MachineYou can confirm the status of each ink tank in the remaining ink volume screen on the LCD.(1) Make sure that the machine is turned on, thenpress the HOME button.The HOME screen will be displayed.(2) Press the left Function button.The below screen will be displayed.Notez Be sure to install the ink tanks in the correct order indicated by the label on the Print Head Holder.The machine will not print if an ink tank is installed in the incorrect position.z For information on the compatible ink tanks, refer to the back cover of this guide.z If printing becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see “When PrintingBecomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect” on page 52.Ink is low. You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend youto have a new ink tank available.Ink may have run out. See “The following ink may have run out.Replacing the ink tank is recommended.” in “An Error Message IsDisplayed on the LCD” on page 70 and take appropriate action.NoteThe ink status information is also displayed in the screen that appears during printing.(A)(A) Confirm whether any symbols aredisplayed here.
