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Checking Ink Status

Check ink status with the ink tank indicator on the front of the machine.

When ink reaches the upper limit line (A), ink is full.

When ink is near the lower limit line (B), ink is running low. Refill the ink tank.

Note

  • To check the remaining ink level, visually inspect the remaining ink in the ink tank.

Important

  • If printing is continued when the remaining ink level is below the lower limit line, the printer may consume a certain amount of ink to return to printable status and may also become damaged.

Note

  • This machine has a function for notifying the remaining ink level, called the remaining ink level notification function. When the remaining ink level notification function is enabled, refill all ink tanks until ink reaches the upper limit line (A). If ink does not reach the upper limit line, the remaining ink level is not detected correctly.

  • If a remaining ink error occurs, the Ink lamp and the Alarm lamp will flash to inform you of the error. Count the number of flashes of the Ink lamp and take appropriate action.

  • The remaining ink level notification function works from initial printing to the time when one of the inks reaches the lower limit line shown on the ink tank. For the remaining ink level notification function to work appropriately, each ink tank must be filled with entire contents of the corresponding color ink bottle bundled with the printer before printing. After the initial filling, if either of the ink tanks is refilled before the remaining ink level reaches the lower limit line, a significant error may occur in the accuracy of the remaining ink level notification function. If you want to refill an ink tank before the remaining ink level reaches the lower limit line, be sure to follow the procedure in the manual.
  • To ensure you receive premium print quality and to help protect your print head, a certain amount of ink remains in the ink tank when the printer indicates to refill the ink tank. The estimated page yields of the ink bottle do not include this amount.

If the remaining ink level notification function is enabled

You can check if ink has run out with the Ink lamp.

C: Alarm lamp

D: Ink lamp

Ink lamp lights and Alarm lamp lights:

Color ink and/or black ink has run out.

Refill ink tanks with ink.

Note