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.
Important
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If you remove an ink tank, replace it immediately. Do not leave the printer with the ink tank removed.
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Use a new ink tank for replacement. Installing a used ink tank may cause the nozzles to clog. Furthermore, with such an ink tank, the printer will not be able to inform you when to replace the ink
tank properly.
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Once an ink tank has been installed, do not remove it from the printer and leave it out in the open. This will cause the ink tank to dry out, and the printer may not operate properly when it is reinstalled. To maintain optimal printing quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use.
Note
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Color ink may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when black-and-white printing is specified.
Every ink is also consumed in the standard cleaning and deep cleaning of the print head, which may
be necessary to maintain the performance of the printer. When an ink tank is out of ink, replace it
immediately with a new one.
Useful Information about Ink
1.
Make sure that the power is turned on, then open the front cover.
The replaceable ink tank is displayed on the LCD and the print head holder (A) moves to the
replacement position of that ink tank.
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							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
forcibly may cause the printer to malfunction or damage the printer.
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Do not touch the metallic parts or other parts inside the printer.
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If the front cover is left open for more than 60 minutes, the print head holder moves to the right.
In this case, close and reopen the front cover.
Note
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If the message for the ink tank replacement is displayed on the LCD, check it and then press
the  OK button.
2.
When an ink tank for replacement is displayed on the LCD, push up the ink tank eject
lever (B).
The ink tank will be ejected. When you want to replace another ink tank, press the  OK button to select  [OK]Next and display the
screen for the ink tank to replace.
Important
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Place the removed ink tank into a plastic bag immediately after removing from the printer.
Otherwise, ink residue may stain your clothes or the surrounding area.
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Do not touch other parts besides the ink tanks.
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Discard the empty ink tank according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of
consumables.
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Handle the ink tanks carefully. Do not drop or apply excessive pressure to them.
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							3.Remove the ink tank from the package.
Important
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Do not touch the contact (C) and joint (D) of the ink tank.
4.
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.
5.
Push the ink tank until it snaps firmly into place.
6.
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  OK button until  [OK]Exit is displayed on the screen.
The print head holder moves to the standby position. You cannot remove the ink tank while at this
position.
Important
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You cannot print unless all the ink tanks are installed. Be sure to install all the ink tanks.
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An installed ink tank cannot be removed until the message to replace it is displayed.
7.
Close the front cover.
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							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.)
Note
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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
2.
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 remaining ink level, a mark appears above the ink icon.
For example: 
Ink tank is running low. Prepare a new ink tank.
3.
If necessary, click  Ink Details
You can check the ink-related information. If a warning or error related to the remaining ink amount occurs, a notification icon is displayed at the top of the image in the  Ink Details dialog box.
In such cases, take the appropriate action as described on the screen.
Note
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You can also display the  Ink Details dialog box by selecting the ink icon on the Canon IJ Status
Monitor.
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							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.
Note
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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 Computer
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							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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