Canon MG3600 series User manual

Replacing a FINE Cartridge
When remaining ink cautions or errors occur, the ink lamps and the Alarm lamp will
flash to inform you of the error. Count the number of flashes and take appropriate
action.
An Error Occurs
Note
• For precautionary notes on handling FINE cartridges, see Notes on FINE
cartridges.
Replacing Procedure
When you need to replace a FINE cartridge, follow the procedure below.
1. Make sure that the power is turned on, then open the front cover (A)
and the paper output tray (B).
2. Open the paper output cover (C).
When the FINE cartridge holder moves to the replacement position, the head
cover (D) OPENS AUTOMATICALLY.

Caution
• Do not hold the FINE cartridge holder to stop or move it forcibly. Do not
touch the FINE cartridge holder until it stops completely.
Important
• The head cover will open automatically after you open the paper output
cover. If you have closed the head cover while replacing a FINE
cartridge, close the paper output cover, then open it again. Trying to
force open the head cover with your hand may cause the machine to
malfunction.
• Do not touch the metallic parts or other parts inside the machine.
• If the paper output cover is left open for more than 10 minutes, the FINE
cartridge holder moves to the far right and the Alarm lamp lights. In this
case, close the paper output cover, then open it again.
3. Push down the ink cartridge lock lever of the empty FINE cartridge
until it clicks.
4. Remove the FINE cartridge.

Important
• Handle the FINE cartridge carefully to avoid staining of clothing or the
surrounding area.
• Discard the empty FINE cartridge according to the local laws and
regulations regarding disposal of consumables.
5. Take a new FINE cartridge out of its package and remove the
protective tape (E) gently.
Important
• If you shake a FINE cartridge, ink may spill out and stain your hands and
the surrounding area. Handle a FINE cartridge carefully.
• Be careful not to stain your hands and the surrounding area with ink on
the removed protective tape.

• Do not reattach the protective tape once you have removed it. Discard it
according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of
consumables.
• Do not touch the electrical contacts or print head nozzle on a FINE
cartridge. The machine may not print properly if you touch them.
6. Insert the new FINE cartridge straight into the FINE cartridge holder
all the way until it touches the back.
The color FINE cartridge should be installed into the left slot and the black FINE
cartridge should be installed into the right slot.
Important
• Insert the FINE cartridge gently so that it does not hit the electrical
contacts on the FINE cartridge holder.
7. Push up the ink cartridge lock lever to lock the FINE cartridge into
place.
The FINE cartridge is locked into place when the ink cartridge lock lever clicks.

Important
• Check if the FINE cartridge is installed correctly.
• The machine cannot print unless both the color FINE cartridge and black
FINE cartridge are installed. Be sure to install both cartridges.
8. Close the paper output cover.
Note
• If the Alarm lamp lights or flashes after the paper output cover is closed,
take appropriate action.
An Error Occurs

• When you start printing after replacing the FINE cartridge, the machine
starts cleaning the print head automatically. Do not perform any other
operations until the machine completes the cleaning of the print head.
• If the print head is out of alignment, as indicated by misaligned printed
ruled lines or similar symptoms, align the print head.
• The machine may make noise during operation.
Notes on FINE cartridges
Important
• Do not touch the electrical contacts (A) or print head nozzle (B) on a FINE
cartridge. The machine may not print properly if you touch them.
• If you remove a FINE cartridge, replace it immediately. Do not leave the
machine with the FINE cartridge removed.
• Use a new FINE cartridge for replacement. Installing a used FINE cartridge
may cause the nozzles to clog.
Furthermore, with such a FINE cartridge, the machine will not be able to inform
you when to replace the FINE cartridge properly.
• Once a FINE cartridge has been installed, do not remove it from the machine
and leave it out in the open. This will cause the FINE cartridge to dry out, and
the machine may not operate properly when it is reinstalled. To maintain
optimal printing quality, use a FINE cartridge within six months of first use.
Note
• If a FINE cartridge runs out of ink, you can print with either color or black FINE
cartridge, in whichever ink remains, only for a while. However the print quality
may be reduced compared to when printing with both cartridges. We
recommend to use a new FINE cartridge in order to obtain optimum qualities.
Even when printing with one ink only, print with leaving the empty FINE
cartridge installed. If either of the color FINE cartridge or black FINE cartridge

is not installed, an error occurs and the machine cannot print. For information
on how to configure this setting, see below.
Setting the Ink Cartridge to be Used (Windows)
Setting the Ink Cartridge to be Used (Mac OS)
• Color ink may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or
when black-and-white printing is specified.
Both color ink and black ink are also consumed in the standard cleaning and
deep cleaning of the print head, which may be necessary to maintain the
performance of the machine.
When ink runs out, replace the FINE cartridge immediately with a new one.
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