Checking the Ink Status
25-Dec-2009
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Solution
You can check the ink status on the LCD or with the ink lamps.
(1) Make sure that the power is turned on, and press the Setup button.
(2) Select Display remaining ink level 
, and press the OK button.
, and press the OK button.
Example: (A)
Ink may have run out. Replacing the ink tank is recommended.
NOTE
- You can also check the ink status on the LCD screen during printing.
(1) Make sure that the power is turned on, and open the Paper Output Tray gently.
(2) Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover), then hold it open with the Scanning Unit Support.
See step 2 in [ Replacing an Ink Tank ]
(3) Check the ink lamps.
Close the Scanning Unit (Cover) after confirming the ink lamp status.
See step 6 in [ Replacing an Ink Tank ]
- Ink lamp is on
The ink tank is correctly installed.
- Ink lamp is flashing
- Flashing slowly (at around 3-second intervals)
...... RepeatsInk may have run out. Replacing the ink tank is recommended.
- Flashing fast (at around 1-second intervals)
...... RepeatsThe ink tank is installed in the wrong position.
Or
The ink has run out.
Make sure that the ink tank is installed in the correct position as indicated by the label on the Print Head Holder. If the position is correct but the lamp flashes, there has been an error and the machine cannot print. Check the error message displayed on the LCD.
Refer to [ An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD ]
- Ink lamp is off
The ink tank is not installed properly or the function for detecting the remaining ink level is disabled. If the ink tank is not installed properly, press the mark 
(Push) on the ink tank until the ink tank clicks into place. If it does not click into place, make sure that the orange protective cap has been removed from the bottom of the ink tank.
(Push) on the ink tank until the ink tank clicks into place. If it does not click into place, make sure that the orange protective cap has been removed from the bottom of the ink tank.If the ink lamp is still off after reinstalling the ink tank, there has been an error and the machine cannot print. Check the error message displayed on the LCD.
Refer to [ An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD ]