Ink Tanks

Ink Tank

An Ink Tank that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter “H” in a black circle on the side.

When purchasing an Ink Tank, make sure an “H” is printed on the label, along with the following Ink Tank part numbers.

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Y Ink Tank PFI-101Y

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PC Ink Tank PFI-101PC

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C Ink Tank PFI-101C

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PGY Ink Tank PFI-103PGY

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GY Ink Tank PFI-103GY

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BK Ink Tank PFI-103BK

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PM Ink Tank PFI-101PM

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M Ink Tank PFI-101M

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MBK Ink Tank PFI-103MBK

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R Ink Tank PFI-101R

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G Ink Tank PFI-101G

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B Ink Tank PFI-101B

130 ml per color

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Note

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For instructions on replacing Ink Tank, see “Replacing Ink Tanks”. (→P.614)

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Replacing Ink Tanks

Compatible Ink Tank

An Ink Tank that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter “H” in a black circle on the side.

Request an Ink Tank with the same label when you purchase a new Ink Tank. For more information, see “Ink

Tank”. (→P.613)

Precautions when handling an Ink Tank

Take the following precautions when handling an Ink Tank.

Caution

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For safety, keep an Ink Tank out of the reach of children.

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If ink is accidentally ingested, contact a physician immediately.

Important

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Before removing an Ink Tank from the pouch for installation, shake it gently seven or eight times. If you do not shake the Ink Tank, the ink may sediment, which may affect printing quality.

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Do not remove and shake an Ink Tank that has already been installed in the printer. Ink may leak out.

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Avoid dropping the Ink Tank after removing it from the pouch. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains.

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There may be ink around the ink holes of Ink Tank you remove. Handle an Ink Tank carefully during replacement. The ink may stain clothing.

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We recommend using up an Ink Tank in the course of printing within six months after breaking the seal.

Using an old Ink Tank may affect the printing quality.

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Do not remove the Ink Tank if the printer is not used for a long period (a month or more). Ink remaining in the printer may become clogged and cause of printing problems.

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Coverage may be uneven if you replace the ink during a print job.

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Replacing an Ink Tank

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Make sure no print jobs are in progress.

You can replace Ink Tank if the Display Screen indicates the printer is Online or Ofine, or if messages advise you to check the amount of ink left or replace the Ink Tank.

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If a message prompts you to replace the Ink Tank, press the OK button. Steps 2 and 3 are unnecessary in this case. Go to step 4 and remove the Ink Tank.

Do not remove an Ink Tank during initialization immediately after turning on the printer, or during printing or printhead cleaning.

Note

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Ink Tank replacement is possible even when print jobs are being canceled or if paper is being fed.

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Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.

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Press ▲ or ▼ to select Rep. Ink Tank, and then press the ► button.

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Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button.

A message on the Display Screen advises you to open the Ink Tank Cover. Next, remove the

Ink Tank.

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Open the Ink Tank Cover and check the Ink Lamp.

The Ink Lamp ashes quickly if there is no ink left.

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Press the tip of the Ink Tank Lock Lever of the color for replacement and lift the Ink Tank Lock

Lever to open it.

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Hold the empty Ink Tank by the grip to remove it, and press the OK button.

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Note

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If there is still some ink left in the Ink Tank you removed, store the ink tank with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Put the Ink Tank in a plastic bag and seal it.

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Dispose of used Ink Tank according to local regulations.

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Before opening the pouch, shake the Ink Tank gently seven or eight times. Agitate the ink in the

Ink Tank by slowly turning the Ink Tank upside-down and right side up several times.

Note

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If you do not shake the Ink Tank, the ink may sediment, which may affect printing quality.

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Open the pouch and remove the Ink Tank.

Note

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Never touch the ink holes or metal contacts. This may cause stains, damage the Ink Tank, and affect printing quality.

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Avoid dropping the Ink Tank after removing it from the pouch. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains.

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Do not remove and shake an Ink Tank that has already been installed in the printer. Ink may leak out.

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Press the OK button and insert the Ink Tank into the holder facing as shown in the gure, with the ink holes down.

Important

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Ink Tank cannot be loaded in the holder if the color or orientation is wrong.

If the Ink Tank does not t in the holder, do not force it into the holder. Make sure the color of the

Ink Tank Lock Lever matches the color of the Ink Tank, and check the orientation of the Ink Tank before reloading it.

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Close the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it clicks.

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Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red.

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Ink Lamp ashes when there is little ink left.

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Close the Ink Tank Cover.

The printer returns to the mode before replacement of Ink Tank.

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Checking Ink Tank Levels

On the Display Screen, you can check how much ink is left in the Ink Tank.

The Display Screen indicates the remaining ink levels, unless a message is displayed.

During messages, press the Information button to view the ink levels on the Display Screen.

These levels shown on the Display Screen correspond to the inks identied by the Color Label on the bottom of the Display Screen.

These symbols may be displayed above the ink level: “!” if ink is low, “×” if no ink is left, and “?” if you have deactivated ink level detection.

The remaining ink level is indicated as shown below.

If the Display Screen indicates to replace the Ink Tank, replace the Ink Tank. If a message is displayed indicating to check the remaining ink levels, or after tasks that consume a lot of ink such as large-format printing or head cleaning, check the remaining levels and replace Ink Tank as needed. (→P.614)

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When to Replace Ink Tanks

Replace or prepare to replace Ink Tank in the following situations.

If a message for checking the ink is shown on the Display Screen

When there is little ink left, the Message lamp is lit and Ink Level: Check is shown on the Display Screen.

You can continue to print, but prepare to replace the Ink Tank. (→P.620)

Before print jobs and maintenance that consume a lot of ink

If little ink is left, there may not be enough for large-format printing, head cleaning, and maintenance, which require a lot of ink. In this case, replace or prepare to replace the Ink Tank before maintenance.

If a message for ink replacement is shown on the Display Screen

When ink runs out, the Message lamp ashes, a message regarding Ink Tank replacement is shown on the

Display Screen, and printing is disabled. Replace the Ink Tank at this point.

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