User's Guide Replacing Ink Cartridges ❏ Install all ink cartridges; otherwise you cannot print. ❏ Do not replace ink cartridges with the power off. Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage the printer. ❏ After installing the ink cartridge, the power light continues to flash while the printer is charging ink. Do not turn off the printer during ink charging. If the ink charging is incomplete, you may not be able to print. ❏ Do not leave the printer with the ink cartridges removed or do not turn off the printer during cartridge replacement. Otherwise, ink remaining in the print head nozzles will dry out and you may not be able to print.
❏ Be careful not to let dust or any objects get inside the ink cartridge holder. Anything inside the holder may adversely affect the printing results or result in an inability to print. If anything gets inside the holder, remove it carefully. ❏ If you remove the cartridge from the printer for later use or to dispose of it, make sure you put the cap back on the cartridge’s ink supply port to prevent ink from drying out or to prevent surrounding areas from getting smeared by ink. ❏ This printer uses ink cartridges equipped with a green chip that monitors information such as the amount of remaining ink for each cartridge.
This means that even if the cartridge is removed from the printer before it is expended, you can still use the cartridge after reinserting it back into the printer. However, when reinserting a cartridge, some ink may be consumed to guarantee printer performance. ❏ For maximum ink efficiency, only remove an ink cartridge when you are ready to replace it. Ink cartridges with low ink status may not be used when reinserted. ❏ To ensure you receive premium print quality and to help protect your print head, a variable ink safety reserve remains in the cartridge when your printer indicates to replace the cartridge. The yields quoted for you do not include this reserve.
❏ Although the ink cartridges may contain recycled materials, this does not affect printer function or performance. ❏ Specifications and appearance of the ink cartridge are subject to change without prior notice for improvement. ❏ Do not disassemble or remodel the ink cartridge, otherwise you may not be able to print normally. ❏ You cannot use the cartridges that came with the printer for the replacement. ❏ Quoted yields may vary depending on the images that you are printing, the paper type that you are using, the frequency of your prints and environmental conditions such as temperature. ❏ Finish ink cartridge replacement promptly. Do not leave the printer with the ink cartridges removed.
Ink Consumption ❏ To maintain optimum print head performance, some ink is consumed from all cartridges during maintenance operations. Ink may also be consumed when you replace ink cartridges or turn the printer on. ❏ When printing in monochrome or grayscale, color inks instead of black ink may be used depending on the paper type or print quality settings. This is because a mixture of color inks is used to create black. 100