11. Maintenance and Consumables
   11. 1. Ink Tanks

  1. Ink Tanks
  2. Replacing Ink Tanks
  3. Checking Ink Tank Levels
  4. When to Replace Ink Tanks

11. 1. 1. Maintenance and Consumables > Ink Tanks >
Ink Tanks
When purchasing ink tanks, make sure the following Ink Tank serial numbers are printed on the label.
•PC Ink Tank PFI-105PC
•C Ink Tank PFI-105C
•MBK Ink Tank PFI-105MBK
•Y Ink Tank PFI-105Y
•M Ink Tank PFI-105M
•PM Ink Tank PFI-105PM
•R Ink Tank PFI-105R
•G Ink Tank PFI-105G
•B Ink Tank PFI-105B
•PGY Ink Tank PFI-105PGY
•GY Ink Tank PFI-105GY
•BK Ink Tank PFI-105BK
130 ml (4.4 fl oz.) per color
Note
•  For instructions on Ink Tank replacement, see "Replacing Ink Tanks (11.1.2)."

11. 1. 2. Maintenance and Consumables > Ink Tanks >
Replacing Ink Tanks
  Compatible ink tanks

  Precautions when handling ink tanks
Take the following precautions when handling ink tanks.
Caution
•  For safety, keep ink tanks out of the reach of children.
•  If ink is accidentally ingested, contact a physician immediately.
Important
•  There may be ink around the ink supply section of ink tanks you removed. Handle ink tanks carefully during replacement. The ink may stain clothing.
•  Do not install used ink tanks in another model of printer.
This will prevent correct ink level detection, which may damage the printer or cause other problems.
•  We recommend using up an Ink Tank in the course of printing within six months after breaking the seal. Printing quality may be affected if you use older ink tanks.
•  Do not leave the printer without ink tanks installed for extended periods (a month or more). Residual ink may become clogged inside the printer and affect printing quality.
•  If you pause printing to replace an ink tank, it may cause uneven colors in the printed image.

  Confirm the message
When the ink level becomes low, a message is displayed on the Display Screen.
If a message requests you to replace an Ink Tank, press the OK button. In this case, you can skip the step Access the menu for ink tank replacement. Follow the instructions in Remove the ink tanks.
Important
•  Do not remove an Ink Tank during initialization immediately after turning on the printer, or during printhead cleaning. Ink may leak out.
Note
•  Ink Tank replacement is possible even when print jobs are being canceled or if paper is being advanced.

  Access the menu for Ink Tank replacement
  1. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press or to select the Ink tab ().
    Note
    •  If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.
  2. Press the OK button.
    The Ink Menu is displayed.
    3.
  3. Press or to select Rep. Ink Tank, and then press the OK button.
    A message on the Display Screen requests you to open the Ink Tank Cover. Remove the Ink Tank at this point.

  Remove the Ink Tanks
  1. Open the Ink Tank Cover and check the ink lamps.
    Ink lamps flash when there is little ink left.
    2.
  2. Press the tip of the Ink Tank Lock Lever of the color for replacement horizontally and lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever to open it.
  3. Hold the Ink Tank by the grips and remove it. Press the OK button.
    Important
    •  If there is still ink in the Ink Tank you removed, store it 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.
    Note
    •  Dispose of used ink tanks according to local regulations.

  Install the ink tanks
  1. Before opening the pouch, gently agitate the Ink Tank seven or eight times. Agitate the ink in the Ink Tank by slowly rotating the Ink Tank upside-down and right side up repeatedly.
    Important
    •  Do not remove and agitate ink tanks that have already been installed in the printer. Ink may leak out.
    •  If you do not agitate the Ink Tank, the ink may settle, which may affect printing quality.
  2. Open the pouch and remove the Ink Tank.
    Important
    •  Never touch the ink holes or electrical contacts. This may cause stains, damage the Ink Tank, and affect printing quality.
  3. Press the OK button and insert the Ink Tank into the holder facing as shown, with the ink holes down.
    Important
    •  Ink tanks cannot be loaded in the holder if the color or orientation is incorrect.
    If the Ink Tank does not fit 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.
  4. Push the Ink Tank Lock Lever closed until it clicks into place.
  5. Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red.
    Note
    •  If the Ink Lamp is not lit, reload the tank.
  6. Close the Ink Tank Cover.

11. 1. 3. Maintenance and Consumables > Ink Tanks >
Checking Ink Tank Levels
On the Display Screen, you can check how much ink is left in the ink tanks.
To check remaining Ink Tank levels, access the Tab Selection screen on the Control Panel and press or to select the Ink tab ().
Note
•  If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.
•  If an error has occurred and the Tab Selection screen cannot be displayed, display Ink Info as follows.
1. Press the OK button to display Printer Info.
2. Press the or button to select Ink Info.
3. Press the OK button.
The remaining ink levels shown on the Display Screen correspond to the inks identified 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.  (See "Replacing Ink Tanks (11.1.2).")

11. 1. 4. Maintenance and Consumables > Ink Tanks >
When to Replace Ink Tanks
Replace or prepare to replace ink tanks in the following situations.
  If a message for checking the ink is shown on the Display Screen

  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 flashes, a message regarding Ink Tank replacement is shown on the Display Screen, and printing is disabled. Replace the Ink Tank at this point.