49Routine Maintenance
4 Remove the ink tank whose lamp is flashing
fast.
(1) Push the tab and remove the ink tank.
5 Prepare the replacement tank.
(1) Remove the new ink tank from its packaging.
(2) Pull the orange tape (B) in the direction of the
arrow to peel off the protective film.
(3) Remove the film (C) completely.
(4) Remove the orange protective cap from the
bottom of the ink tank.
Discard the cap once it is removed.
Important
z Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing
or the surrounding area.
z Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws
and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.
Note
z Do not remove more than one ink tank at a time. Be
sure to replace ink tanks one by one when
replacing more than one ink tank.
z For details on ink lamp flashing speeds, see
“Getting the Ink Status Information” on page 46.
Important
Make sure that the protective film does not remain on
the air hole (D). If the air hole is blocked with the
remaining film, ink may leak out or may not eject
properly.
Important
z Do not touch the electrical contacts (F) on the ink
tank. Doing so can cause the machine to
malfunction or become unable to print.
z Be sure to remove the clear film from the ink tank in
the exact order shown above, as failure to follow
this step may cause the ink to leak and stain your
clothes and hands.
z Do not squeeze the side of ink tanks as this may
cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and
hands.
z Do not reattach the protective cap once you have
removed it. Discard it according to the local laws
and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.
z Do not touch the open ink port once the protective
cap is removed, as this may prevent the ink from
being ejected properly.
z Be careful not to stain your clothes and hands with
ink on the removed protective cap.
(A)
(A) Do NOT touch the Print Head Lock
Lever; remove only the ink tank.
(D)
(B)
(C)
(E)
(F)
(E) Carefully hold the protective cap
when removing it to prevent the ink from
staining your fingers.