Replacing a FINE Cartridge

When remaining ink cautions or errors occur, the ink lamps and the Alarm lamp will flash to inform you of the error. In this state, the printer cannot print or scan. Count the number of flashes and take appropriate action.

Replacing Procedure

When you need to replace a FINE cartridge , follow the procedure below.

Do not touch the electrical contacts (A) or print head nozzle (B) on a FINE cartridge . The printer may not print properly if you touch them.

• If a FINE cartridge runs out of ink, you can print with either color or black FINE cartridge , in whichever ink remains, only for a while. However the print quality may be reduced compared to when printing with both cartridges. We recommend to use a new FINE cartridge in order to obtain optimum qualities. Even when printing with one ink only, print with leaving the empty FINE cartridge installed. If either of the color FINE cartridge or black FINE cartridge is not installed, an error occurs and the printer cannot print. For information on how to configure this setting, see below.
  • For Windows :
    • Setting the Ink Cartridge to be Used
    • Setting the Ink Cartridge to be Used
    • Ink Tips

    

    • Do not hold the FINE cartridge holder to stop or move it forcibly. Do not touch the FINE cartridge holder until it stops completely.
    • The inside of the printer may be stained with ink. Be careful not to stain your hands or clothing when replacing the FINE cartridge . You can easily wipe off the ink from the inside of the printer with tissue paper or the like.
    • Do not touch the metallic parts or other parts inside the printer .
    • If the cover is left open for more than 10 minutes, the FINE cartridge holder may move and the Alarm lamp light. In this case, close the cover , then open it again.

    

    

    • Handle the FINE cartridge carefully to avoid staining of clothing or the surrounding area.
    • Discard the empty FINE cartridge according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.

    

    • If you shake a FINE cartridge , ink may spill out and stain your hands and the surrounding area. Handle a FINE cartridge carefully.
    • Be careful not to stain your hands and the surrounding area with ink on the removed protective tape.
    • Do not reattach the protective tape once you have removed it. Discard it according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.
    • Do not touch the electrical contacts or print head nozzle on a FINE cartridge . The printer may not print properly if you touch them.

    

    • Insert the FINE cartridge gently so that it does not hit the electrical contacts on the FINE cartridge holder .

    

    

    

    Check if the FINE cartridge is installed correctly.

    

    

    • If the Alarm lamp lights or flashes after the cover is closed, take appropriate action.
      • An Error Occurs
      • When print head alignment is performed, the printer starts cleaning the print head automatically before printing the print head alignment sheet. Do not perform any other operations until the printer completes the cleaning of the print head .
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