Replacing the
Maintenance Tank
The maintenance tank absorbs ink discharged when
cleaning the print head. There are two maintenance
tanks placed on the left and right. You need to replace
the maintenance tank when the LCD panel instructs to
do so.
Confirming the free space of the
maintenance tank
Using the printer’s control panel
The free space of the maintenance tank is always
displayed on the LCD panel.
See
You can check the free space in the
PRINTER STATUS
menu. You need to check it before printing a lot of data.
If the maintenance tank has not enough empty space,
prepare a new one.
See
“Using the Menu mode” on page 12
See
Replacing the maintenance tank
Be sure to use a maintenance tank that is supported with
this printer.
“Options and Consumable Products” on
c
Caution:
Do not replace the maintenance tank while
printing data.
A
Turn off the printer.
B
Take a new maintenance tank out of the package.
C
Put your hand on the handle of the maintenance
tank, then gently pull it straight out.
D
Put the used maintenance tank in the plastic bag
provided with the replacement cartridge, and
dispose of it properly.
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