This sub-section describes the replacement time and steps of ink cartridges.

•	While handling ink cartridge, pay attention so that the ink does not get into eyes or stick to the skin. If the ink gets into the eyes or sticks to the skin, immediately wash off with water. It might possibly cause irritation and light inflammation of eyes. In case of any abnormality, consult the physician immediately.
•	Do not disassemble the ink cartridge. If disassembled, there is a possibility that the ink might come into contact with eyes or skin.

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When filling up with ink, use the ink cartridge of original manufacturer product.
This plotter has been adjusted for use of genuine ink cartridges. In case of using ink cartridge which is not a product of the original manufacturer,

•	Printing might become blurred and end of ink in the cartridge might no longer be correctly detected.
•	The problems caused by doing so will not be covered by the warranty and repair expenses will be paid by the customer.

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Refer to the following for types and details of ink cartridges.

7.3 Options/Supply list

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Do not give ink cartridges strong shake. Doing so may cause ink leakage.

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Do not disassemble the ink cartridge. A disassembled ink cartridge cannot be used.

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When the ink cartridge is moved from a cold place to a warm place, keep the ink cartridge unused for three hours or more in the printing environment.

Install the ink cartridge as shown in the following procedure.

Turn ON the power of the plotter.

Plotter initializes.

•	Operation panel displays "[KCMY] Cartridge".

3	Ink cartridge is taken out from the bag.

Ink cartridge is installed in the ink cartridge slot.

•	Keep mark of the ink cartridge facing up and insert towards the plotter side.

•	Insert the ink cartridge firmly to the end of the slot.
•	Install all four colors of ink cartridge.
•	The slot for the ink cartridge is specified for the color of the ink cartridge. Match the color marked by the side of slot with the color of the ink cartridge.
•	The ink cartridge has built-in prevention feature to avoid wrong insertion. If it cannot be inserted into the slot, do not push into the slot by force because there is a possibility of incorrect insertion.

No.

Name

Ink cartridge

Ink cartridge slot K

Ink cartridge slot C

Ink cartridge slot M

Ink cartridge slot Y

Operation panel displays "Ink Refill **min", and the initial ink replenishment starts.

•	Ink replenishment takes about five minutes. Initial ink replenishment and pause operation are repeated during initial filling.

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Confirm that conditions meet the following points during ink filling.

•	Do not turn OFF the plotter power.
•	Do not pull out the plotter power cable.
•	Do not open the front cover.
•	Do not push media loading lever to the back side.

After ink replenishment is completed, the operation panel displays "Paper End".

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If the plotter is used just after initial filling completion, the following phenomena may occur.

•	Printed line becomes blurred.
•	White lines appear in the printed media.

In such cases, perform head cleaning operations two to three times as shown in"5.2.3 Head cleaning" before printing and check the results.

If the trouble is not improved on the printed image even after performing head cleaning, leave the plotter unused for more than one hour. After that perform head cleaning once again and check the printed image.

If the trouble is not improved on the printed image even after this, contact MUTOH local dealer.