Routine Maintenance; Replacing An Ink Tank - Canon PIXMA MP510 Quick Start Manual

Routine Maintenance

Replacing an Ink Tank

When ink runs out, replace the ink tank. The machine will not print if the wrong type of ink tank is
used, or if it is installed in the incorrect position.
The machine uses the following ink tanks.
Black: PGI-5BK
Cyan: CLI-8C
Note
Be sure to install the ink tanks in the correct order. The proper arrangement from the left is Black
Cyan , Magenta
If printing becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see "When Printing
Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 40.
Getting the Ink Level Information
You can confirm the ink level in each ink tank by the ink lamps. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer
Cover) of the machine to confirm how the ink lamps light or flash.
Ink is low:
The ink lamp flashes slowly (at around 3-second intervals). You can continue printing for a while,
but we recommend you to have a replacement ink tank available.
Ink is out:
The ink lamp flashes quickly (at around 1-second intervals). Replace the ink tank with a new
one.
* If an ink tank related error message is displayed on the LCD, an ink tank error has occurred
and the machine is unable to print. For details, see
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34 Routine Maintenance
Magenta: CLI-8M
Yellow: CLI-8Y
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