Consumables


To handle and store consumables, observe precautions in "Getting Started" provided for this product. Depending on the installation environment, printing paper size, or original type, you may need to replace consumables before the end of the estimated lifetime. Specifying an auto shutdown time shorter than the default setting (4 hours) may shorten the life of the ink tanks.

Ink Tanks

Replacement Ink Tanks

For optimum print quality, using Canon genuine ink tanks is recommended. Check the model number for the ink tanks in Getting Started.

You can also check the model number for the installed ink tanks with the procedure below.

Check the product numbers


Precautions Regarding Ink Tanks Modifying or disassembling ink tanks such as by opening a hole may allow ink to leak and cause the printer to malfunction. It is not recommended that you modify or disassemble ink tanks. Use of non-genuine ink such as by refilling ink can deteriorate print quality and cause the print head to malfunction. While not a safety hazard, instances of overheating/smoke generation* from the print head area have been reported that are likely due to ink components not in genuine products. It is recommended that you use genuine Canon ink.* Servicing required due to use of non-genuine ink tanks or non-genuine ink is provided at cost even if within the maintenance contract period or the warranty period.* Repair of products having used non-genuine ink tanks or non-genuine ink may be subject to special charges for additional special inspection, regardless of any maintenance contract or of free/at-cost repairs.* Replace ink tanks quickly once required, and do not leave the machine without ink tanks installed. Install new ink tanks when replacing. Installing ink tanks with ink consumed can cause nozzles to become clogged. The machine also cannot display correct times for replacing ink tanks. * The above instances have not been reported for all non-genuine ink.

Precautions Regarding Ink Tanks

Modifying or disassembling ink tanks such as by opening a hole may allow ink to leak and cause the printer to malfunction. It is not recommended that you modify or disassemble ink tanks.

Use of non-genuine ink such as by refilling ink can deteriorate print quality and cause the print head to malfunction. While not a safety hazard, instances of overheating/smoke generation* from the print head area have been reported that are likely due to ink components not in genuine products. It is recommended that you use genuine Canon ink.*

Servicing required due to use of non-genuine ink tanks or non-genuine ink is provided at cost even if within the maintenance contract period or the warranty period.*

Repair of products having used non-genuine ink tanks or non-genuine ink may be subject to special charges for additional special inspection, regardless of any maintenance contract or of free/at-cost repairs.*

Replace ink tanks quickly once required, and do not leave the machine without ink tanks installed.

Install new ink tanks when replacing. Installing ink tanks with ink consumed can cause nozzles to become clogged. The machine also cannot display correct times for replacing ink tanks.

* The above instances have not been reported for all non-genuine ink.


When replacing ink tanks, see Replacing the Ink Tanks.

Maintenance Cartridge

Maintenance Cartridge MC50