Refilling Ink Tanks

Refilling Procedure

When you refill ink tanks, follow the steps below.

Important

• Please ensure the printer remains flat after initial setup and is NOT turned upside down or on its side, as ink in the printer may leak.
• If the remaining ink level notification function is enabled, refill all four ink tanks until full. If the remaining ink level count is reset when the ink tanks are not full, the printer cannot detect the ink level correctly.
• If remaining ink level notification function is enabled

1. Make sure that the power is turned on.

2. Open the top cover (B).

   

   Important

   • Do not touch tubes or other parts inside the printer. This can cause trouble with the printer.

3. Open the ink tank cover.

   To refill the black ink tank, open the left ink tank cover (C).

   To refill color ink tanks, open the right ink tank cover (D).

   

4. Grab and remove the tank cap (E) of the ink tank to be refilled.

   

   Important

   • Carefully remove the tank cap of the ink tank. Ink on the inside of the tank cap may spatter when removing it.

5. Take a new ink bottle out of its package.

   

6. Hold the ink bottle upright and twist the bottle cap (F) to remove.

   

   Important

   • When removing the bottle cap, avoid squeezing the sides of the ink bottle. Hold the ink bottle as shown in the figure above. If you push the sides of the ink bottle, ink will spatter.
   • Do not shake the ink bottle. Ink may spatter when opening the cap.
   • Even if the ink bottle is dented, the ink contained in the bottle can still be used without problem.

7. Refill the ink tank.

   Aligning the nozzle of the ink bottle with the bottle guide (G) on the printer, insert the nozzle into the inlet (H).

   Next stand the ink bottle upside down and squeeze the sides of the ink bottle to refill the ink tank.

   

   Important

   • Make sure that each color of ink tanks is filled with corresponding color of ink bottles.
   • When refilling ink tanks, do not squeeze the bottle sides too hard. Ink may spatter.

   • Do not fill the ink tank above the ink tank's upper limit line (I). Ink above this line may spill over, causing malfunction or damage to the printer, and preventing the printing operation.

     
   • After refilling ink tanks, close the bottle cap of the ink bottle securely.
   • Discard empty ink bottles in compliance with local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.

8. Recap the inlet with the tank cap of the ink tank.

   Make sure the tank cap is completely inserted.

   

   Note

   • When inserting the tank cap, be careful not to twist the tank cap rubber.

9. Close the ink tank cover.

   Important

   • If you cannot properly close the ink tank cover, check if you forgot to insert any tank caps of the ink tanks.

10. Lift the top cover up slightly and then gently close it.

    

    Note

    • If the Alarm lamp flashes after the cover is closed, take appropriate action.

      • An Error Occurs
    • The printer may make noise during operation.

If remaining ink level notification function is enabled

Resetting the remaining ink level count when a remaining ink error occurs

If the remaining ink level notification function is enabled, the Alarm lamp flashes when ink runs low. This function is enabled by default. Refill all four ink tanks until full and then reset the remaining ink level count.

• To continue enabling the remaining ink level notification function

  Press and hold RESUME/CANCEL button for more than 5 seconds.

  The Alarm lamp turns off and the remaining ink level count is reset.

• To disable the remaining ink level notification function

  Press RESUME/CANCEL button and release it immediately.

  The Alarm lamp turns off and the remaining ink level notification function is disabled.

Resetting the remaining ink level count when a remaining ink error has not occurred

If you refill ink tanks when remaining ink level notification function is enabled and when the remaining ink error has not occurred, refill all four ink tanks until full and then reset the remaining ink level count.

• To continue enabling the remaining ink level notification function

  Press and hold RESUME/CANCEL button and release it when Alarm lamp flashes 11 times.

  The remaining ink level count is reset.

• To disable the remaining ink level notification function

  Press and hold RESUME/CANCEL button and release it when Alarm lamp flashes 10 times.

  The remaining ink level notification function is disabled.

Important

• If the remaining ink level notification function is disabled, visually inspect the remaining ink and refill the ink tanks as necessary. Continuing printing with ink below the lower limit line of an ink tank may prevent satisfactory print quality or may cause malfunction or damage to the printer.

Note

• You can also set the remaining ink level notification function or reset the remaining ink level count from your computer.

  • Changing the remaining ink level notification setting

Notes on ink bottles

Important

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not drink ink.
• Be careful not to get any ink in your eyes or in your mouth. (In case of eye contact or swallowing, rinse with water and contact a doctor immediately).
• When you store ink bottles, close bottle caps completely and place bottles in standing position. If the ink bottles are laid down, ink may leak.
• When refilling ink tanks, take sufficient care to prevent ink from spattering onto surroundings.
• Ink may stain clothes or other belongings permanently. Washing may not remove ink stains.
• Do not use ink bottles and ink contained therein except to refill tanks of printers specified by Canon.
• Do not leave ink bottles in areas exposed to high temperature, such as near fire or a heater or in a car. Bottles may warp and cause ink leakage or ink may become poor quality.
• Do not subject ink bottles to impacts. Ink bottles may be damaged or bottle caps may come off by such impact, and ink may leak.
• Do not transfer ink to other containers. This may result in accidental ingestion, inappropriate use, or poor ink quality.
• Do not mix ink with water or other ink. This may damage the printer.
• Refill ink tanks quickly. Do not leave ink tanks with cap off.
• Once an ink bottle has been opened, do not leave it with bottle cap off. Ink will dry out, possibly preventing proper operation of the printer when an ink tank is refilled using this bottle.

Note

• Color ink may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when black-and-white printing is specified. Every ink is also consumed in the standard cleaning and deep cleaning of the print head, which may be necessary to maintain the performance of the printer.

  When ink runs low, promptly refill it.

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