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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