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10
Maintenance
X Replacing Ink Tanks
Low Ink Warning
When ink is running low, the LCD will display <BLACK INK LOW>, <COLOR INK LOW>, or
<BLACK/COLOR INK LOW> warning you to have a new ink tank ready before the ink runs out.
When copying or photo printing, if the machine stops printing when the warning appears, you can
continue printing by pressing [Set]. However, note that ink may run out (when printing from a
computer, printing does not stop even if this warning message appears).
You can check the current ink level at any time. (See page 81)
NOTE
• If the low ink warning does not display even when ink runs low (see page 81), set <LOW INK WARNING>
to <ON>. (See page 114)
When To Replace An Ink Tank
In general, you will need to replace an ink tank when print quality deteriorates or printouts are
blank. However before replacing an ink tank, refer to the flowchart on page 82 to check whether
poor print quality is due to another problem.
Compatible Ink Tanks
Ink tanks compatible with the machine are as follows:
z Black ink tank: BCI-24 Black
z Color ink tank: BCI-24 Color
z Guidelines
CAUTION
• Keep the print head and ink tanks out of the reach of children. If a child inadvertently ingests ink,
consult a physician immediately.
• To ensure optimum printing results and to avoid printing problems, Canon recommends using
original Canon ink tanks only. Damage caused by using refilled tanks is not covered by Canon's
warranty.
• Replaced ink tanks should be new. If you install partially used ink tanks, the nozzles may block and
the ink counter may not be accurate.
• For best ink quality, use ink tanks within one year of purchase. After placing ink tanks in the machine,
use the ink tanks within six months.
• Do not open the ink tank packaging until ready to install. After opening the ink tank packaging, use
the ink tanks within six months.