Replacing An Ink Tank - Canon MultiPASS F20 Basic Manual

• Replace ink tanks quickly. Once installed, do not remove from the machine and leave out in
the open. Doing so may cause the ink tank not to function when reinstalled in the machine.

Replacing an ink tank

This section describes how to replace an ink tank. Before replacing an ink tank, be sure to
read the section
CAUTION
• Do not replace ink tanks while the machine is printing or performing another operation.
Follow this procedure to replace an ink tank and reset the ink counter:
1
Make sure the power is turned on.
2
Open the inner cover.
• The printhead holder moves to the left.
CAUTION
• Do not try to manually move or stop the
printhead holder.
• Do not touch any metal parts.
3
Hold the empty ink tank's tab and
pull forward to release. Lift out the
ink tank.
CAUTION
• Do not remove the printhead from the
machine.
• If both ink tanks need replacing, remove
and replace each one individually.
• Do not touch the round shaft A,
transparent film B, film cable C, ink
absorber (sponge part) D, or any metal
parts.
IMPORTANT
• Discard the empty ink tank immediately
according to local laws and regulations
for disposal of consumables.
• Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid
staining clothing or the surrounding area.
4
Remove the new ink tank from its
packaging. Then hold the ink tank as shown
and remove the protective cap A.
• Do not shake or drop the ink tank as the ink may
leak and stain your clothes or hands.
• Do not attempt to reattach the protective
cap A once you remove it.
9-2
Maintenance
When to replace an ink tank ( p. 9-1).
A
BCI-24
Color
A B C D
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