Replacing A Fine Cartridge - Canon PIXMA MX310 series Quick Start Manual

Replacing a FINE Cartridge

This section explains the way to confirm the ink status and the procedure to replace FINE
Cartridges.
When ink runs out or other errors occur, an error message is displayed on the LCD to inform you of
the error. See "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 78 and confirm how to handle it.
When printing from your computer, error messages appear on your computer screen as well.
Note
If there is no improvement with the quality of printing following such maintenance as Print Head
Cleaning, a FINE Cartridge is probably empty. When ink runs out, replace the FINE Cartridge.
The machine cannot print if the wrong type of FINE Cartridge is used.
For information on compatible FINE Cartridges, see the back cover of this guide.
Getting the Ink Status Information
You can confirm the status of FINE Cartridges in the following ways:
"With the LCD of this Machine" on page 66
"With the Computer Screen" on page 67
Note
The ink level detector is mounted on the machine to detect the remaining ink level. The machine
considers as ink is full when a new FINE Cartridge is installed, and then starts to detect a
remaining ink level. If you install a used FINE Cartridge, the indicated ink level of it may not be
correct. In such case, refer to the ink level information only as a guide.
With the LCD of this Machine
You can check the current ink level by pressing the COPY, SCAN, or FAX button. The LCD will
display the ink level for a few seconds.
Ex:
COPY MODE
BLK
(A)
(A) Indicates the remaining ink volume at four different levels.
Take the appropriate action depending on the message displayed on the LCD as follows.
BLACK INK LOW
COLOR INK LOW
CHECK INK
U163
CHECK INK
U162
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COL
BLK COL
BLK COL
Ink is low. You can continue printing for a
while, but we recommend you to have a new
FINE Cartridge available.
Ink has run out. See "CHECK INK U163" in
"An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD"
on page 78 and take appropriate action.
Ink may have run out. See "CHECK INK
U162" in "An Error Message Is Displayed on
the LCD" on page 78 and take appropriate
action.