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11-4 Maintenance Chapter 11
Replacing ink tanks
When to replace an ink tank
If one of the following messages appears in the LCD, replace the necessary ink tank(s) as
described on p. 10-4:
<C INK EMPTY> . . . . . . . Cyan ink tank empty
<M INK EMPTY>. . . . . . . Magenta ink tank empty
<Y INK EMPTY> . . . . . . . Yellow ink tank empty
<K INK EMPTY> . . . . . . . Black ink tank empty
If more than one ink tank is empty, several letters may appear (e.g. <C Y INK EMPTY>).
If no message appears, but print quality is below standard, refer to the flow chart to
determine the problem ( p. 11-6).
Guidelines
CAUTION
•Keep the printhead and ink tanks out of the reach of children. If a child inadvertently ingests
ink, consult a physician immediately.
• Ink tanks compatible with the machine are as follows:
–Black ink tank (BCI-3eBK) – Cyan ink tank (BCI-3eC)
–Magenta ink tank (BCI-3eM) – Yellow ink tank (BCI-3eY)
•To maintain the best possible print quality, it is recommended that ink tanks manufactured
by Canon be used. Refilling ink tanks is not recommended.
•Replacement ink tanks should be new. If you install partially used ink tanks, the nozzles may
block and the warning about ink replacement 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.
•Do not touch printed paper with wet hands or spill liquids on it as the ink may run.
•Replace ink tanks quickly. Once installed, do not remove from the machine and leave out in
the open. Doing so may cause the ink tank not to function when reinstalled in the machine.
NOTE
•Damage caused by using refilled ink tanks is not covered by Canon’s warranty. To ensure optimum
printing results and to avoid printing problems, Canon recommends using original Canon ink tanks
only.
Replacing an ink tank
This section describes how to replace an ink tank. Before replacing an ink tank, be sure to
read the section When to replace an ink tank ( above).
CAUTION
•Do not replace ink tanks while the machine is printing or performing another operation.
Follow this procedure to replace an ink tank:
1 Make sure the power is turned on.