Replacing an Ink Tank
Replacing ink tank(s) if they are out of ink. When replacing them, check the model numbers and their
installation positions.
With this printer, ink tanks must be installed from the left in the order indicated below.
Black:
CLI-8BK
PhotoMagenta:
CLI-8PM
• Be sure to install the ink thanks in the correct order. The proper arrangement from the left is Black,
Cyan, Photo Cyan, Photo Magenta, Magenta, Yellow.
• Should missing characters or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see "When Printing
Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect" on page 27.
Getting the Ink Level Information
You can confirm the ink level in each ink tank through the ink tank lamps. Open the cover of the printer to
see how the ink tank lamps light or flash.
Ink is low:
The ink tank lamp flashes slowly (at about three second interval). Prepare a new ink tank.
Ink is out:
The ink tank lamp flashes quickly (at about one second interval), Replace the ink tank with a new one.
Cyan:
CLI-8C
Magenta:
CLI-8M
.....Repeat
.....Repeat
PhotoCyan:
CLI-8PC
Yellow:
CLI-8Y
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