How To Change Ink In A Canon Printer

Before you replace / reseat ink cartridges, there are a few things to know.

Cautions

Don't touch the electric contacts (A) or print head nozzles (B) on the cartridge. The car may not print properly if you do.
The inside of the machine may exist stained with ink. Exist careful not to stain your hands or vesture. You tin wipe off any ink that's inside the printer with a clean, dry cloth.
Don't endeavor to cease the cartridge holder when information technology's moving and don't try to forcibly motion it.
Don't touch on the metallic parts or other parts inside the machine.
Discard empty cartridges co-ordinate to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.

Replace or reseat ink cartridges

Turn the printer on and open the front cover(C).
The paper output tray(D) opens.
Remove any paper in the cassette.
Open up the paper output embrace.
The cartridge holder(Eastward) moves to the replacement position. Don't touch the cartridge holder until it stops.

If the paper output cover is left open up for more ten minutes, the cartridge holder may movement and the lamp may low-cal. If this happens, close, then reopen the paper output cover.
Push down on the cartridge until it clicks.
Remove the cartridge.
Accept the new cartridge out of its package and gently remove the protective tape (F).
Insert the new cartridge at a slant into the cartridge holder. The color cartridge goes on the left and the blackness on the correct.

A key volition evidence you which cartridge to insert into which slot (color cartridge on the left, black cartridge on the correct).

Insert the cartridge advisedly so it doesn't touch the electrical contacts on the cartridge holder.
Button the cartridge in and upwardly firmly until it snaps into place.
Check to be certain the cartridge is installed correctly. It should line up evenly with the other cartridge.

The printer tin can't print unless both the color and black cartridge are installed. Be certain to install both cartridges.
Shut the paper output embrace.

About ink cartridges

For all-time impress quality, use new Canon brand cartridges (refills may clog the nozzles and won't alert you lot when information technology'south time to replace the ink).
Supersede cartridges right after you remove them. Don't leave the machine with cartridges missing.
Use cartridges inside vi months of the first utilise.
Some color ink is consumed even when you print in black-and-white.
Some ink is consumed when you lot clean the print head.

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