Changing An Ink Cartridge - Ricoh L4160 Operation Manual

Changing an ink cartridge

Perform as follows when [INK END] or [INK NEAR END] is displayed on the display.
When [INK END] is displayed
(1) Pull out an ink cartridge to be replaced.
(2) Insert a new ink cartridge, paying attention to the direction of IC chip.
When [INK NEAR END] is displayed
There is a little of ink left. It is recommended to replace the ink cartridge soon since ink may become empty in
printing while printing is continuously enabled.
When you press the
guidance. (
P.3-21)
• When you changed the ink pack, be sure to change the IC chip, too.
For Ink cartridge lamps
The condition of the ink cartridges set in the machine is confirmable with lamps located over the ink cartridges.
Ink cartridge lamps
About ink expiration date
The ink cartridge has its expiration date.
You can use the Eco-cartridge in two months after the expiration date indicated on it, however, you cannot use
it when three months have passed from the expiration date.
As LED will blink quickly to inform you of it, replace the Eco-cartridge.
Ex.) When the expiration date is April 2014
May 2014: Usable
June 2014: Usable (LED blinks)
July 2014: Unusable (LED blinks quickly)
About cartridge ink end and ink near end
When ink near end (less ink) occurs, LED "red" blinks to inform you of it. It is recommended to replace it as
soon as possible.
When ink end (no ink) occurs, LED "red" is lit to inform you of it. Replace the ink cartridge.
1-16
key in LOCAL, you can check the Eco-cartridge to be replaced in the local
Condition of Lamp
OFF
Blinking
Upper row
Red lamp
ON
Quick
blinking
OFF
Lower row
Green lamp ON
Description
No error
There is less ink in the ink cartridge (Near
End), or ink has expired. It will become
unusable soon.
There is no ink in the ink cartridge, or the ink
cartridge cannot be used due to other ink
error. ( P.5-5)
As ink has expired, the ink cartridge cannot
be used.
No error
Indicates that ink is supplied.
When you use four-color ink set, this
machine first supplies ink from the ink
cartridge whose ink expires soon.