4- 5 Replacing Ink TanksTOPChapter 3Printing Methods forDifferent ObjectivesChapter 4Maintaining thePrinterChapter 5Using the Printer in aNetwork Environ-mentChapter 6TroubleshootingChapter 7Operation of theFunction MenusIndexContentsChapter 2Using a Variety ofMediaChapter 1Basic ProceduresReplacing an Ink TankFollow the procedure below to replace an ink tank. You canfollow this same procedure to replace any ink tank.Cautionz Always confirm that the replacement ink tank is thesame type as the tank that is installed in the printer. Ifyou mistakenly exchange a Photo Black ink tank and aMatte Black ink tank, this could damage the printer. Tochange the type of black ink tank, you must executeChangeBkInkType on the printer operation panel andthen exchange the black ink tanks. (→ P.4-47)1 Look at the printer display and make surethat the printer is not operating.You can replace an ink tank while the display showsany of the following: Online, Offline, Check InkLevel, or Rep. Ink Tank.2 Open the right cover.The ink level is shown in the display; a flashing colormeans that the ink tank of that color must bereplaced.Importantz The right cover cannot be opened while the printer isinitializing immediately after the printer is switched on,during printhead cleaning, or during a print job. Pleasewait until processing is completed.Error! E02818Rep. Ink TankDataInformation PowerOfflineMenuMessageOnlineCleaning(3 sec.)Stop/Eject(1 sec.)OfflinePlease Wait...InkOnlineCleaning(3 sec.)Stop/Eject(1 sec.)