Chapter 5 Dealing with Problems
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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)
No cartridge • The ink cartridge is not
inserted into the ink
supply unit.
1. Check to confirm that the ink cartridge was
inserted correctly.
2. Check to confirm that the ink IC chip was
inserted correctly in the ink cartridge.
"Replacing Ink"(P. 39)
3. Turn off the power on the machine and turn
it on after a while. "Turning Off the
Power"(P. 31)
Wrong Ink IC • An error occurred with the
information on the ink IC
chip.
1. Check to confirm that the ink cartridge was
inserted correctly.
2. Turn off the power on the machine and turn
it on after a while. "Turning Off the
Power"(P. 31)
3. Replace with a new ink cartridge.
"Replacing Ink"(P. 39)
Ink Color • The ink color filled differs
from the ink color
registered on the ink IC
chip.
• Insert an ink cartridge for the correct ink
color. "Replacing Ink"(P. 39)
Ink level 0 • The ink level is now 0 ml. • Replace with new ink. "Replacing
Ink"(P. 39)
Ink Type • The ink type filled differs
from the ink type
registered on the ink IC
chip.
• Insert an ink cartridge for the correct ink
type. "Replacing Ink"(P. 39)
Expiration • 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:1MONTH • The ink is one month past
its expiration date and
cannot be used.
• Replace with new ink or use up as
quickly as possible. Printing is possible.
"When Ink End is Displayed"(P. 38)
Expiration:2MONTH • 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)
INK LVL LOW (1st time) • The remaining ink in the
600 ml cartridge has
dropped to less than 180
ml.
• Continuous printing and cleaning is not
possible while this message is
displayed.
1. Remove the ink cartridge, and measure the
weight. "Correcting the Ink Cartridge
Case Weight"(P. 83)
2. Enter the measured weight into the
machine. "Correcting the Ink Cartridge
Case Weight"(P. 83)