The printer consumes a lot of ink, Ink level detection – Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400S User Manual
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Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared
Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared
Cause
Corrective Action
The printer has not detected the new Maintenance
Cartridge that was used to replace the old one.
Remove the new Maintenance Cartridge you have just installed and insert it again firm-
ly.
(See "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge.")
The printer consumes a lot of ink
The printer consumes a lot of ink
Cause
Corrective Action
Many full-page color images are
printed.
In print jobs such as photos, images are filled with color. This consumes a lot of ink. This does not indi-
cate a problem with the printer.
Head Cleaning B in the Control
Panel menu is executed frequently.
Head Cleaning B in the Control Panel menu consumes a lot of ink. This does not indicate a problem with
the printer. Unless the printer has been moved or stored for a long period or you are troubleshooting
Printhead problems, we recommend not performing Head Cleaning B, to the extent possible.
You have just finished initial instal-
lation, when more ink is consumed
to fill the system.
After initial installation or at the first-time use after transfer, ink flows into the system between the Ink
Tank and Printhead.
Although the amount of remaining ink may drop as a result, it does not indicate a problem.
The Printhead nozzles are clogged.
Check for nozzle clogging.
(See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging.")
Ink Level Detection
Ink Level Detection
Ink level detection will be deactivated if you load ink tanks once emptied.
Ink level detection
Ink tanks specified for this printer feature an ink level detection function to prevent the ink from running out during print-
ing, which prevents printer damage. (See "Ink Tanks.")
This function will not work correctly if you use refill ink tanks. As a result, printing stops. Thus, before using refill ink
tanks, you must cancel the ink level detection.
Printing with the ink level detection canceled may lead to printer damage and printing problems. Canon Inc. is not liable
for any damage that may occur as a result of refilling ink.
Important
•
After ink level detection has been released, this function cannot be reactivated for currently loaded Ink Tank. To use ink level
detection again, replace the Ink Tank with new ones specified for use with the printer.
•
Repeatedly removing and inserting an Ink Tank may damage the connection between the Ink Tank and the printer, which
may cause ink leakage from the Ink Tank and damage the printer.
Releasing ink level detection
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On the Display Screen, a message indicates that the ink level cannot be
detected. After checking the message, press the
▶ button.
Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared
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