Canon Pixma Ip4840 User Guide

Advanced GuideTroubleshooting
Contents > Routine Maintenance
Routine Maintenance 
This section describes the procedure to replace ink tanks when they run out of ink, to clean the printer
when the print result is faint, or to take an action when paper does not feed properly.
Replacing an Ink Tank
Replacing Procedure 
Checking the Ink Status
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 
Cleaning the Print Head
Cleaning the Print...

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Contents > Routine Maintenance > Replacing an Ink Tank
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Replacing an Ink Tank 
W hen remaining ink cautions or errors occur, the Alarm
 lamp will flash orange to inform you of the error.
Refer to Four flashes: of Alarm Lamp Flashes Ora nge in 
Troubleshooting of the on-screen manual: 
Advanced Guide , and take an appropriate action.
 Note
 For information on the compatible ink tanks, refer  to the printed manual: Getting Started.
 If print results become faint or white...

 Do not hold the Print Head Holder to stop or move it forcibly. Do not touch the Print Head Holder
until it stops completely.
 Important
 Do not place any object on the Top Cover. It will  fall into the Rear Tray when the Top Cover is
opened and cause the printer to malfunction.
 Do not touch the metallic parts or other parts ins ide the printer.
 If the Top Cover is left open for more than 10 min utes, the Print Head Holder moves to the right.
In this case, close and reopen the Top Cover.
 Do not open...

 Important
 Handle the ink tanks carefully. Do not drop or apply excessive pressure to them.
 If the orange tape remains on the L-shape air hole  (D), ink may splash or the printer may
not print properly.
(2) Hold the ink tank with the orange protective cap (E) p ointing up while being
careful not to block the L-shape air hole (D).
(3) Slowly twist the orange protective cap (E) 90 degr ees horizontally to remove it
off.
 Important
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 Do not push the sides of the ink tank. If you push the sides of the ink tank with the L-shape
air hole (D) blocked, ink may splash.
 Do not touch the inside of the orange protective c ap (E) or the open ink port (F). The ink
may stain your hands if you touch them.
 Do not reattach the protective cap (E) once you ha ve removed it. Discard it according to
the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consu mables.
5.Install the new ink tank.
(1) Insert the front end of ink tank into the Print Head...

      
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Contents > Routine Maintenance > Replacing an Ink Tank > Checking the Ink Status
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 Checking the Ink Status 
You can check the ink status on the ink lamps or yo ur computer screen.
 With the Ink Lamps
1.Make sure that the power is turned on, and open the Pa per Output Tray gently.
2.Open the Top Cover.
See step 2 in 
Replacing Procedure.
3.Check the ink lamps.Close the Top Cover after checking the ink lamp sta tus.
 
Ink lamp is on
The ink tank is correctly installed....

Refer to Troubleshooting in the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide.
 W ith the Computer Screen
You can confirm the ink status with the printer status mo nitor.
A symbol appears in the area (A) if there is any information about the remaining ink level.
Example: 
The ink is running low. Prepare a new ink tank.
 Note
 An error message may appear while printing. Confir m the message and take an appropriate
action.
Follow the procedure below to open the confirmation  screen.
1.Open the printer driver setup...

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Contents > Routine Maintenance > W hen Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect
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When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect  
If print results are blurred or colors are not printed correctly, the print head nozzles are probably  clogged.
Follow the procedure below to print the nozzle check pa ttern, check the print head nozzle condition, then
clean the Print Head. 
If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print resu lts are otherwise unsatisfactory,...

      
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