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2-2-4. IC Chip Function
IC chip detecting timing
The read timing of the IC chip is shown below.
• When the power is turned ON
• When the carriage is inserted
• When plotting is completed
• During ink system operation (Cleaning, Initial Filling, and Filling)
If the following result appears after reading the IC chip, replace the ink cartridge or attach it
correctly to avoid errors.
Until errors are avoided, all ink system operations (Initial Filling, Filling, Cleaning, Flashing,
Wiping etc.) and ink discharge operation are disabled.
For error solution, refer to [3-2-2. Ink-related components and other components].
Result Message Description
Cannot read the chip at all IC chip missing. Inferior contact.
Cannot read the chip normally
Ink cartridge for other model is attached.
The type of the loaded ink is different from
the previous one.
Wrong attaching position of the ink car-
tridge.
The IC chip could be read normally but ink
near-end cannot be detected.
Others The ink cartridge is not attached to the ink
station. (No IC chip)
WARNING DISPLAY
Result Message Description
Ink has expired. The IC chip could be read normally but ink
has expired. Warning display is made but
operation is possible.
WRONG INK IC
KMCYmc
Kind of INK
KMCYmc
NON-ORIGINAL INK
KKMMCCYY
Color of INK
KMCYmc
WRONG CARTRIDGE
KMCYmc
NO CARTRIDGE
KMCYmc
<LOCAL>
timeLIMIT KMCYmc
Could read the chip nor-
mally but data does not con-
form to perating environ-
ment.
ERROR DISPLAY
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