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chosen based on the media, eliminating the inconvenience of changing inks. This also improves
productivity significantly and prevents wasting ink from ink changes.
Q. If users run out of one of the two types of black ink, can they print with the remaining ink if
the media is compatible?
No, this is not possible. The printer will not work if either ink tank is empty. The tank of the
corresponding color must be replaced before printing.
Q. Must users load the MBK ink tank even if they never print on matte paper?
The printer will not start up unless all the ink tanks loaded. The MBK ink is used not only for
printing on matte paper but also on plain and coated paper.
Q. Is it possible to print on photo media with MBK ink (or vice versa)?
As BK or MBK ink is generally selected automatically for optimal printing results to take full
advantage of the qualities of various media, users should follow it accordingly. However, they can
also select one type or another for different or special purposes, as by creating ICC profiles. (We
do not recommend this in regular printing, however.)
Q. Might users be concerned about replacing the wrong ink tank?
Ink lamps under the ink tank cover indicate ink tank levels, making the status immediately clear.
When an ink lamp is lit, there is enough ink in the tank. If a lamp is flashing, only a little ink is left,
so a replacement tank must be prepared. If a lamp is off, the tank is empty. Thus, after opening
the ink tank cover, users simply replace ink tanks for which the indicator is off.
Q. Why are there LEDs on the ink tanks?
For greater user convenience, it makes it easier to confirm which ink tanks to replace. Users can
plainly see how much ink is left. During ink tank replacement, the built-in LEDs indicate remaining
ink levels and make it immediately apparent which ink tanks must be replaced when users open
the ink tank cover. When an ink lamp is lit, there is enough ink in the tank. If a lamp is flashing,
only a little ink is left, so a replacement tank must be prepared. If a lamp is off, the tank is empty.
Thus, ink tanks for which the indicators are off must be replaced. What's more, reliable
mechanisms are incorporated to prevent printing errors and ensure superior, dependable results.
Printing stops and users are notified if an ink cartridge accidentally comes loose or is inserted
incorrectly, or if ink runs out. In addition to the LEDs on the ink tanks indicating remaining ink
levels, the information is also accessible on the operation panel LCD as well as through Remote UI
and imagePROGRAF Status Monitor.