Checking The Ink Status - Canon MX870 Series User Manual

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Checking the Ink Status

You can check the ink status on the LCD or with the ink lamps.
With the LCD on the Machine
Make sure that the power is turned on, and press the Setup button.
(1)
Select Display remaining ink level
(2)
Example: (A)
Ink is low.
Note
You can also check the ink status on a screen of the LCD displayed while printing.
With the Ink Lamps
Make sure that the power is turned on, and open the Paper Output Tray gently.
(1)
Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover), then hold it open with the Scanning Unit Support.
(2)
See step 2 in Replacing Procedure
Check the ink lamps.
(3)
Close the Scanning Unit (Cover) after confirming the ink lamp status.
See step 6 in Replacing Procedure
Ink lamp is on
The ink tank is correctly installed.
Ink lamp is flashing
Flashing slowly (at around 3-second intervals)
Ink is low.
Flashing fast (at around 1-second intervals)
> Replacing an Ink Tank > Checking the Ink Status
, and press the OK button.
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