Reference Guide

Index Search Glossary Contents Help

Replacing Ink Cartridges

Precautions on Ink Cartridge Replacement

Read all of the instructions in this section and "Safety Instructions" before replacing the ink cartridges.

• If you need to remove an ink cartridge temporarily, be sure to protect the ink supply area of the ink cartridge from dirt and dust. Store the ink cartridge in the same environment as the CX6600. When storing the cartridge, be sure that the label identifying the color of the ink cartridge is facing upward. Do not store ink cartridges upside down.

• The valve in the ink supply port is designed to contain any excess ink that may be released. However, careful handling is recommended. Do not touch the supply port of the ink cartridge or its surrounding area.

• the CX6600 uses ink cartridges equipped with an IC chip. The IC chip accurately monitors the amount of ink used by each cartridge, so even if a cartridge is removed and later inserted again, all of its ink can be used. However, some ink is consumed each time the cartridge is inserted because the CX6600 automatically checks its reliability.

• When an ink cartridge becomes empty, you cannot continue copying or printing even if the other cartridges still contain ink. Before copying or printing, replace the empty cartridge.

• In addition to being used in document copying, ink is also consumed in the following operations: print head cleaning, self-cleaning cycles performed when the CX6600 is turned on, and ink charging when an ink cartridge is installed in the CX6600.

• Do not refill the ink cartridges. The CX6600 calculates the amount of ink remaining using an IC chip built into the ink cartridge. Even if the cartridge is refilled, the amount of ink remaining is not recalculated by the IC chip and therefore the amount of ink available for use does not change.

• After an ink cartridge is replaced, if the ink is low it may become empty. When a message appears, indicating that an ink cartridge is low, purchase a new ink cartridge.

[Top]