Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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Ink error
Message Cause Corrective action
Ink End • The ink has run out. • Replace with new ink. "When Ink
End is Displayed"(P. 38)
• If you use UISS, you may perform
cleaning.
Ink Near End • Ink levels are low. • The ink will run out soon. Have new ink
ready. "When Ink Near End is
Displayed"(P. 38)
Non Ink IC • No ink IC chip was
detected.
1. Insert the ink IC chip. "Replacing
Ink"(P. 40)
2. Check to confirm the ink IC chip was
inserted correctly. "Replacing
Ink"(P. 40)
3. Turn off the main power and wait a while
before turning back on.
Wrong Ink IC • An error occurred with the
information on the ink IC
chip.
1. Check to confirm the ink IC chip was
inserted correctly. "Replacing
Ink"(P. 40)
2. Turn off the main power and wait a while
before turning back on.
3. Replace with new ink. "Replacing
Ink"(P. 40)
Ink Color • The ink color registered
on the IC chip is different
from the ink color filled.
• Insert an ink IC chip for the correct ink
color. "Replacing Ink"(P. 40)
Ink Type • The ink type registered on
the IC chip is different
from the ink type filled.
• Insert an ink IC chip for the correct ink
type. "Replacing Ink"(P. 40)
Expiration Near • The ink has expired. • Replace with new ink or use up as
quickly as possible. Printing is possible.
"When Ink End is Displayed"(P. 38)
Expiration Over • The ink is two months
past its expiration date
and cannot be used.
• Replace with new ink. Printing is not
possible. "When Ink End is
Displayed"(P. 38)
Wrong Cartridge • The amount of ink used
exceeded the specified
value.
• Replace with new ink. "When Ink
End is Displayed"(P. 38)
• Check to confirm the nozzle is not
clogged.
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