Replacing Ink Tanks - Canon BJC-8500 Service Manual

Part 3: Operating Instructions

1.3.4 Replacing ink tanks

Replace the ink tank as follows.
1) Ink tank replacement criteria
Replace the ink tank in any of the following cases: "ink-out" detection indicates that
the ink tank has run out of ink, or when cleaning does not improve print quality.
(Generally, the ink tank should be replaced about six months after it is removed
from its package.)
2) Removing the ink tank
Press the BJ cartridge REPLACE button to move the carriage to the BJ cartridge
replacement position (left edge of printer).
As shown in Figure 3-10 Replacing Ink Tanks , lift up the section marked with the arrow
at the front of the ink tank, and remove the ink tank from the BJ cartridge. Ink
adheres to and around the ink tank's ink outlet, so handle the ink tank carefully.
3) Installing the ink tank
Take out the ink tank from its box and open the package. Remove the ink outlet's
protective cap as shown in Figure 3-11 How to Remove the Ink Tank Protective Cap , and
install the ink tank in the printer by following the removal procedure in reverse.
After installing the ink tank, press the BJ cartridge REPLACE button or close the top
cover to return the carriage to the capping position (right edge of printer). Then,
cleaning C is performed automatically. (See "TABLE 4-7 CLEANING EXECUTION
CONDITIONS, CLEANING TIME AND INK SUCTION AMOUNTS" (page 4-25). )
BJ Cartridge REPLACE Button
Figure 3-10 Replacing Ink Tanks
Figure 3-11 How to Remove the Ink Tank Protective Cap
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