Canon Maxify Ib4020 User Guide

Replacing an Ink TankWhen remaining ink cautions or errors occur, the message will appear on the LCD to inform you of the error.Take appropriate action according to the message.
A Message Is Displayed
Note
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If print results become faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see Maintenance
Procedure .
Replacing Procedure
When you need to replace an ink tank, follow the procedure below.
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If you remove an ink tank, replace it immediately. Do not leave the printer with the ink...

Caution•
Do not hold the print head holder to stop or move it forcibly. Do not touch the print head holderuntil it stops completely.
Important
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Do not remove an ink tank until a new one is prepared to be installed.
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Once you remove an ink tank, the machine will not operate until a new one is installed.
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Once you remove an ink tank, the machine will not operate even if the removed ink tank isjust reinstalled.
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You cannot remove the ink tank which is not placed at the replacement position. Removing it...

3.Remove the ink tank from the package.
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Do not touch the contact (C) and joint (D) of the ink tank.
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Insert a new ink tank aligning it with the installation guide (E) of the printer.
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Important•
You cannot insert the ink tank in the wrong position. Check the label under the installation
position, then install the ink tank in the correct position.
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Push the ink tank until it snaps firmly into place.
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Press the  OK button to select  [OK]Exit.
If  [OK]Next  is displayed on the screen, it means there is another ink tank that can be replaced.
If you want to replace this ink tank, press the  OK button and then repeat procedures from step 2.
To exit the ink tank replacement, press the...

After replacing the ink tanks, the printer starts mixing the ink automatically. Wait until the printer hasstopped making operating noise. (This takes about 1 to 2 minutes.)
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If the error message appears on the LCD, take appropriate action.
A Message Is Displayed
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If the print head is out of alignment, as indicated by misaligned printed ruled lines or similar
symptoms, 
align the print head .
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The printer may make noise during operation.
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Checking the Ink Status from Your ComputerYou can check the remaining ink level and the ink tank types for your model.1.
Open the printer driver setup window
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Launching the Canon IJ Status Monitor
On the  Maintenance  tab, click View Printer Status .
The Canon IJ Status Monitor opens and displays an image of the ink status.
Note
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The information displayed on the Canon IJ Status Monitor may differ depending on the country or region where you are using your printer.
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When you receive a notice about the...

Checking the Ink Status
Checking the Ink Status with the LCD on the Printer
You can also check the ink status on the computer screen.
Checking the Ink Status from Your Computer
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Checking the Ink Status with the LCD on the PrinterYou can check the ink status on the LCD.
A symbol appears in the area (A) if there is any information about the remaining ink level.
Example: 
Ink tank is running low. Prepare a new ink tank.
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The above screen shows estimated ink levels.
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Select  Print ink number  in Ink information  on the Setup menu  screen to print the model number of
the ink tank.
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You can also check the ink status on the computer screen.
Checking the Ink Status from Your...

Maintenance
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect
Performing Maintenance from a Computer
Cleaning the Printer
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When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect
Maintenance Procedure
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Cleaning the Print Head
Cleaning the Print Head Deeply
Aligning the Print Head
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