Canon PIXMA MP250 - Manual (Page 66)

Advanced Guide Troubleshooting
Contents > Routine Maintenance > Replacing a FINE Cartridge
Replacing a FINE Cartridge
When ink runs out while printing is in progress, the error code "E, 1, 6" will appear on the LED. The
Alarm lamp will light up and the Ink lamp will start flashing.
Make sure which FINE Cartridge has run out of ink and replace it with a new one.
Note
For information on the compatible FINE Cartridges, refer to the printed manual: Getting Started.
Replacing Procedure
When FINE Cartridges run out of ink, follow the procedure below to replace them.
Important
Handling FINE Cartridges
Do not touch the electrical contacts (A) or print head nozzles (B) on the FINE Cartridge. The
machine may not print properly if you touch it.
To maintain optimal print quality, we recommend the use of specified Canon brand FINE Cartridges.
Refilling the ink is not recommended.
If you remove a FINE Cartridge, replace it immediately. Do not leave the machine with FINE
Cartridges removed.
Use new FINE Cartridges for replacement. Installing used FINE Cartridges may cause the nozzles to
clog.
Furthermore, with such cartridges, the machine will not be able to inform you when to replace the
cartridges properly.
Once a FINE Cartridge has been installed, do not remove it from the machine and leave it out in the
open. This will cause the FINE Cartridge to dry out, and the machine may not operate properly when
it is reinstalled. To maintain optimal printing quality, use a FINE Cartridge within six months of first
use.
Note
If a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink, you can print with either Color or Black FINE Cartridge, in
whichever ink remains, only for a while. However the print quality may be reduced compared to
when printing with both cartridges. We recommend to use new FINE Cartridges in order to obtain
optimum qualities.
Even when printing with one ink only, print with leaving the empty FINE Cartridge installed. If either
of the Color FINE Cartridge or Black FINE Cartridge is not installed, an error occurs and the machine
cannot print.
For information on how to configure this setting, refer to the on-screen manual:
Advanced Guide .
Color ink may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when black-and-
white printing is specified.
Both color ink and black ink are also consumed in the standard cleaning and deep cleaning of the
Print Head, which may be necessary to maintain the machine's performance. When ink runs out,
replace the FINE Cartridge immediately with a new one.
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