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Replacing a FINE Cartridge
When remaining ink cautions or errors occur, the Alarm lamp will flash to inform you of the
error. In this state, the printer cannot print. Count the number of flashes and take appropriate
action.
An Error Occurs
While using the printer, the periphery of the paper output slot may become dirty with ink.
Before replacing the FINE Cartridge, clean the periphery of the paper output slot.
Replacing Procedure
When you need to replace a FINE cartridge, follow the procedure below.
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Important
Do not touch the electrical contacts (A) or print head nozzle (B) on a FINE cartridge. The
printer may not print properly if you touch them.
If you remove a FINE cartridge, replace it immediately. Do not leave the printer 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 printer 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 printer and leave it
out in the open. This will cause the FINE cartridge to dry out, and the printer may not
operate properly when it is reinstalled. To maintain optimal printing quality, use a FINE
cartridge within six months of first use.

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Note
For Windows, 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 printer cannot print.
For information on how to configure this setting, see below.
Setting the FINE Cartridge to be Used
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
printer. When ink runs out, replace the FINE cartridge immediately with a new one.
Ink Tips
1. Make sure that the power is turned on.
2. Retract the paper output tray and the output tray extension.
3. Open the cover.
The FINE cartridge holder moves to the replacement position.
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 inside of the printer may be stained with ink. Be careful not to stain your
hands or clothing when replacing the FINE cartridge. You can easily wipe off the
ink from the inside of the printer with tissue paper or the like.

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Do not touch the metallic parts or other parts inside the printer.
If the cover is left open for more than 10 minutes, the FINE cartridge holder moves
to the far left and an error occurs. In this case, close the cover, then open it again.
4. Remove the empty FINE cartridge.
1. Push down the FINE cartridge until it clicks.
2. 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. Prepare a new FINE cartridge.
1. Take a new FINE cartridge out of its package and remove the protective tape
(C) gently.

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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
printer may not print properly if you touch them.
6. Install the FINE cartridge.
1. Insert the new FINE cartridge at a slant into the FINE cartridge holder.
The color FINE cartridge should be installed into the left slot and the black FINE cartridge
should be installed into the right slot.

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Important
Insert the FINE cartridge gently so that it does not hit the electrical contacts on the
FINE cartridge holder, or cause trouble with the FINE cartridge.
2. Push the FINE cartridge in and up firmly until it snaps into place.
Important
Check if the FINE cartridge is installed correctly.

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The printer cannot print unless both the color FINE cartridge and black FINE
cartridge are installed. Be sure to install both cartridges.
7. Close the cover.
Note
If the Alarm lamp flashes after the cover is closed, take appropriate action.
An Error Occurs
The printer may make noise during operation.
8. Adjust the print head position.
For Windows:
Adjusting Print Head Position
For macOS:
Adjusting Print Head Position
After replacing the FINE cartridge, align the print head.
Note
When print head alignment is performed, the printer starts cleaning the print head
automatically before printing the print head alignment sheet. Do not perform any
other operations until the printer completes the cleaning of the print head.
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