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The following message is displayed when ink tank is empty. 
Printing will resume as soon as ink tank is replaced and the inner cover and the cover are 
closed.
Note
To Check the Ink Level
1. Double-click the hard disk icon where the 
printer driver was installed, the 
Applications
ApplicationsApplications Applications folder, and then the Utilities
UtilitiesUtilities Utilities 
folder.
2. Double-click the Print Setup Utility
Print Setup UtilityPrint Setup Utility Print Setup Utility icon.
When using Mac OS X v.10.2.x, 
double-click the Print Center
Print CenterPrint Center Print Center icon.
3. Select iP6000D
iP6000DiP6000D iP6000D from the Name
NameName Name list and 
click Utility
UtilityUtility Utility.
When using Mac OS X v.10.2.x, select 
iP6000D
iP6000DiP6000D iP6000D from the Name
NameName Name list and click 
Configure
ConfigureConfigure Configure.
4. Select iP6000D
iP6000DiP6000D iP6000D from the Product
ProductProduct Product list and 
click Maintenance
MaintenanceMaintenance Maintenance.
BJ Printer Utility
BJ Printer UtilityBJ Printer Utility BJ Printer Utility appears.
5. Select Ink Level Information
Ink Level InformationInk Level Information Ink Level Information from the 
pop-up menu.
[!] Indicates a low ink level. Obtain a 
replacement tank as soon as possible.
Click About Ink
About InkAbout Ink About Ink to show the ink tanks 
that are available on your printer.
 Press the RESUME
RESUMERESUME RESUME button to resume 
printing with the ink tank empty. When 
printing is finished, replace the ink tank 
immediately. If you continue printing 
with an empty ink tank, it may cause 
problems.
If you click:
Delete Job
Delete JobDelete Job Delete Job, the printer cancels the 
current printing job.
Stop Job
Stop JobStop Job Stop Job, the printer stops the current 
printing job.
Stop All Jobs
Stop All JobsStop All Jobs Stop All Jobs, the printer stops all 
printing jobs.
Tank with low ink level
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Replacing Ink Tanks
When an ink tank runs out of ink, replace it using the following steps.
1Ensure that the printer is on, and then open the paper output tray.
2Open the cover, and pull down the inner cover forward to open.
The print head holder moves to the center.
3Remove the empty ink tank.
Important
Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing or the 
surrounding area.

Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations 
regarding disposal of consumables.
NoteBe sure to replace ink tanks one by one when replacing more than one 
ink tank.
Do not touch the print head lock 
lever; remove only the ink tank.
Push the tab in and remove 
the ink tank.
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4Prepare a replacement tank.
(1)Unpack the new ink tank and pull off the orange tape.
(2)Remove the orange protective cap from the bottom of the ink tank and discard it.
5Install the ink tank.
(1)Insert the ink tank in the print head holder.
(2)Press on the   mark until the ink tank snaps firmly into place.
Important
Be sure to remove the clear film from the ink tank in the exact order 
shown in step 4-(1), as failure to follow this step may cause the ink to 
leak and stain your clothes and hands.

Do not squeeze the side of ink tanks as this may cause the ink to leak 
and stain your clothes and hands.

Do not re-attach the protective cap once you have removed it.

Once the protective cap is removed, do not touch the open ink port.

Ensure that all the orange tape has been peeled off along the 
perforation. If there remains a part of the orange tape, ink may not 
be ejected correctly.
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6Close the inner cover and the cover.
The print head holder moves to the right. The ink tank installation process is now 
complete.
Notes

Ensure that the inner cover is closed. Printing will not occur if the 
inner cover is open.

To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months 
of its first use.

Once an ink tank has been used, 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 if it is reinstalled.

Color ink consumption may occur even when black-and-white or 
grayscale printing is specified.
Color ink is consumed in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which 
are necessary to maintain the printer’s capabilities.

When you start printing after replacing the ink tank, the printer 
executes the print head cleaning automatically. Do not perform any 
other operations until the print head cleaning finishes. The POWER
POWERPOWER POWER 
lamp flashes during cleaning.
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When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect
When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink remains in the ink tanks, the 
print head nozzles are probably clogged. Follow the procedures below to clean the nozzle.
If the ruled lines are shifted after running the print head maintenance, align the print head.
ImportantBefore printing the nozzle check pattern or cleaning the print head, check the 
following;

Open the cover and make sure whether the ink tank contains ink. If it is out 
of ink, replace it.

Ensure that all the orange tape of the ink tank has been peeled off.

Press on the   mark on the ink tank and ensure that the ink tank is 
installed securely.

Ensure that each ink tank is installed at the correct location.

Increase the Print Quality
Print QualityPrint Quality Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings.
See “Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors
Print Quality is Poor or Contains ErrorsPrint Quality is Poor or Contains Errors Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors” on page 63.
NoteIf print head deep cleaning does not resolve the problem, contact the Customer 
Care Center.
Step 1
If the problem remains after performing
print head cleaning three timesAfter print head 
cleaning, print the 
nozzle check 
pattern.
Step 2
Step 3
See “Print Head Cleaning
Print Head CleaningPrint Head Cleaning Print Head Cleaning” on page 49
See “Print Head Deep Cleaning
Print Head Deep CleaningPrint Head Deep Cleaning Print Head Deep Cleaning” on page 53  See “Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
Printing the Nozzle Check PatternPrinting the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 44
If white stripes appear
If the ruled lines are shifted
Step 1
See “Aligning the Print Head
Aligning the Print HeadAligning the Print Head Aligning the Print Head” on page 57
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Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print 
head nozzles and to verify print head alignment. Use this function when printed results are 
blurred or the color is incorrect.
1With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the sheet 
feeder or cassette.
2Press the paper feed switch to select the paper source in which you loaded 
the paper.
3Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
See “Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start MenuOpening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu” on 
page 21.
4Print the nozzle check pattern.
Notes
Ensure that the inner cover is closed.

Nozzle check pattern printing can also be executed from the printer 
itself.
1. With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in 
the sheet feeder or cassette.
2. Press the paper feed switch to select the paper source in which 
you loaded the paper.
3. Hold the RESUME
RESUMERESUME RESUME button until the POWER
POWERPOWER POWER lamp flashes twice.
(1)
(1)(1) (1)Click the Maintenance
MaintenanceMaintenance Maintenance tab.
(2)
(2)(2) (2)Click Nozzle Check
Nozzle CheckNozzle Check Nozzle Check.
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(3)Read the message and click Print Check Pattern
Print Check PatternPrint Check Pattern Print Check Pattern.
The nozzle check pattern will be printed.
(4)When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK
OKOK OK.
(5)Ensure that the pattern is printed properly.
“Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Examining the Nozzle Check PatternExamining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 47.
(6)If you want to start the print head cleaning, click Cleaning
CleaningCleaning Cleaning on the Pattern Check
Pattern CheckPattern Check Pattern Check 
dialog box. Otherwise, click Exit
ExitExit Exit to finish. NoteClicking Initial Check Items
Initial Check ItemsInitial Check Items Initial Check Items displays the items to be checked before 
printing.
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1With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the sheet 
feeder or cassette.
2Press the paper feed switch to select the paper source in which you loaded 
the paper.
3Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box.
(1)Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the 
Applications
ApplicationsApplications Applications folder, and then the Utilities
UtilitiesUtilities Utilities folder.
(2)Double-click the Printer Setup Utility
Printer Setup UtilityPrinter Setup Utility Printer Setup Utility icon.
When using Mac OS X v.10.2.x, double-click the Print Center
Print CenterPrint Center Print Center icon.
(3)Select iP6000D
iP6000DiP6000D iP6000D from the Name
NameName Name list and click Utility
UtilityUtility Utility.
When using Mac OS X v.10.2.x, select iP6000D
iP6000DiP6000D iP6000D from the Name
NameName Name list and click 
Configure
ConfigureConfigure Configure.
(4)Select iP6000D
iP6000DiP6000D iP6000D from the Product
ProductProduct Product list and click Maintenance
MaintenanceMaintenance Maintenance.
4Print the Nozzle Check Pattern.
(1)
(1)(1) (1)Select Test Print
Te s t  P r i n tTe s t  P r i n t Test Print from the 
pop-up menu. 
(2)
(2)(2) (2)Click Nozzle Check
Nozzle CheckNozzle Check Nozzle Check.
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(3)Read the message and click Print Check Pattern
Print Check PatternPrint Check Pattern Print Check Pattern.
The nozzle check pattern will be printed.
(4)Ensure that the pattern is printed properly.
See “Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Examining the Nozzle Check PatternExamining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern” below.
(5)If you want to start the print head cleaning, click Cleaning
CleaningCleaning Cleaning on the Pattern Check
Pattern CheckPattern Check Pattern Check 
dialog box. Otherwise, click Quit
QuitQuit Quit to finish.

Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly.
Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer.
If these patterns have white stripes, the “Color
ColorColor Color” print head nozzle needs cleaning. NoteClicking Initial Check Items 
Initial Check Items Initial Check Items  Initial Check Items displays the items to be checked before 
printing.
NoteThe nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is not enough 
ink. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of ink is insufficient.
See “Replacing an Ink Tank
Replacing an Ink TankReplacing an Ink Tank Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 37.
Example: When white stripes appear
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Click Cleaning
CleaningCleaning Cleaning in the Pattern Check
Pattern CheckPattern Check Pattern Check dialog box to start the print head cleaning.
See “Print Head Cleaning
Print Head CleaningPrint Head Cleaning Print Head Cleaning” on page 49.
If the patterns have no white stripes, click Exit
ExitExit Exit or Quit
QuitQuit Quit. Nozzle check pattern finishes.
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