Ink & Toner Finder 
If your ink cartridges have been installed for a while and are printing well, your ink cartridges are low on ink and should be replaced as soon as possible. You can continue printing until the printer no longer recognizes that the ink cartridges are installed. At this point, you will need to replace the ink cartridges to continue printing. (Figure 1) If you have just installed the ink cartridge and the ink levels display as low or empty,
please remove the ink cartridge, take a lint free cloth to gently wipe the dust on the chip (Figure 2), and then replace the cartridge in the cradle. If the ink level is still low, it may be a problem with the chip. Plaese contact your dealer to replace the ink cartridge.
If you have printed a document and are not satisfied with the print quality, make sure the ink cartridges are installed properly. If the result is still not ideal with accurate installation of the ink cartridges, you may need to perform a cleaning cycle to improve print quality. On the printer's control panel, scroll to "Tools" and press "OK" (Figure 1).
Scroll to "Clean Printhead" and press "Continue" (Figure 2). Select "Yes" and press "OK". Follow any on-screen prompts that may appear. After cleaning, a test page will be printed to let you confirm the status. If the result is satisfactory, you may return to the document you wish to print and resume printing. If the quality of the test page is still unsatisfactory, you can choose to perform a Deep Cleaning. Please be aware that cleaning the printhead does consume ink;and therefore, it should only be done when necessary. If the test page is not satisfactory after a cleaning cycle, you may need to replace the inkjet cartridges.
Ink System Failure The errors shown below usually indicate that one or more of the printheads in the printer need to be replaced. If turning the printer off and then again did not clear the error, removing all of the cartridges and reinstalling them may resolve the problem. If you still get the error message after completing these steps, the printhead should be replaced. Please consult your printer's user manual (or the OEM website) for instructions on how to replace the printhead in your printer and the suggested maintenance for your printer. Please note that the printhead is a consumable item. They may need to be replaced periodically throughout the life of the printer to ensure optimum print quality.
If you receive an error message stating that the "The printer was unable to detect or read the alignment page" (Figure 1), this may indicate that the printer is not properly recognizing the cartridge.
Remove the cartridge from the printer and locate the chip. Make sure the chip is in place (Figure 2).
Please remove any obstruction or debris as this may prevent the alignment from completing. Gently wipe the chip with a lint free cloth to remove any obstruction or debris (Figure 3). Gently pull the tap on the front of the ink cartridge to help the ink cartridge fit into the printer properly.
Reinstall the cartridge into the printer and try the alignment process again. If the error persists, it may be necessary to perform a "Head Cleaning" to improve the print quality (Figure 4) and complete the alignment process. Every printer is different, so please consult your printer's user manual for instructions on performing a "Head Cleaning" on your printer. If you cannot perform the "Head Cleaning", or if the alignment fails even after performing the "Head Cleaning", please make sure the scanner glass is clean and free from fingerprints or debris (this is only available on certain models). If these steps do not allow the printer to align the ink cartridges, you will need to return the ink cartridges to the place of purchase.
If you encounter an error message stating that "One or more cartridges are missing or damaged" (Figure 1), please try the following steps as possible solutions to resolve the problem.
Firstly, remove the cartridge that caused the error from the cradle. Gently push out on the tab on the front of the cartridge. Reinstall the ink cartridge and you should hear it "click" into place. If the ink cartridge is still not being recognized, remove the ink cartridge from the cradle again. Confirm that there is a chip intact and in the correct location. If the chip is missing (Figure 2), you should return the cartridge to the place of purchase.
If the chip is in place, you may need to clear it from any kind of obstruction or debris as this could be the cause of the error. To clean the chip, you can use a pencil eraser. Brush the chip lightly with the eraser to remove any potential obstruction or debris. Or you can use any type of lint free cloth to gently wipe the chip (Figure 3), again to remove any type of obstruction or debris. Once this is complete, replace the ink cartridge in the cradle. If the problem persists, you need to reset the printer. This can be done by turning off the computer and the printer with the cartridge installed. Unplug your printer and let your machines off for 2 minutes. Restart the printer and computer, and try printing again. If you tried both steps and got the same error, there is most likely an electrical problem with the cartridge and you should return the cartridge to where you purchased it.
If your ink cartridges have been installed for a while and are printing well, your ink cartridges are low on ink and should be replaced as soon as possible. You can continue printing until the printer no longer recognizes that the ink cartridges are installed. At this point, you will need to replace the ink cartridges to continue printing. (Figure 1) If you have just installed the ink cartridge and the ink levels display as low or empty,
please remove the ink cartridge, take a lint free cloth to gently wipe the dust on the chip (Figure 2), and then replace the cartridge in the cradle. If the ink level is still low, it may be a problem with the chip. Plaese contact your dealer to replace the ink cartridge.
If you have printed a document and are not satisfied with the print quality, make sure the ink cartridges are installed properly. If the result is still not ideal with accurate installation of the ink cartridges, you may need to perform a cleaning cycle to improve print quality. On the printer's control panel, scroll to "Tools" and press "OK" (Figure 1).
Scroll to "Clean Printhead" and press "Continue" (Figure 2). Select "Yes" and press "OK". Follow any on-screen prompts that may appear. After cleaning, a test page will be printed to let you confirm the status. If the result is satisfactory, you may return to the document you wish to print and resume printing. If the quality of the test page is still unsatisfactory, you can choose to perform a Deep Cleaning. Please be aware that cleaning the printhead does consume ink;and therefore, it should only be done when necessary. If the test page is not satisfactory after a cleaning cycle, you may need to replace the inkjet cartridges.
Ink System Failure The errors shown below usually indicate that one or more of the printheads in the printer need to be replaced. If turning the printer off and then again did not clear the error, removing all of the cartridges and reinstalling them may resolve the problem. If you still get the error message after completing these steps, the printhead should be replaced. Please consult your printer's user manual (or the OEM website) for instructions on how to replace the printhead in your printer and the suggested maintenance for your printer. Please note that the printhead is a consumable item. They may need to be replaced periodically throughout the life of the printer to ensure optimum print quality.
If you receive an error message stating that the "The printer was unable to detect or read the alignment page" (Figure 1), this may indicate that the printer is not properly recognizing the cartridge.
Remove the cartridge from the printer and locate the chip. Make sure the chip is in place (Figure 2).
Please remove any obstruction or debris as this may prevent the alignment from completing. Gently wipe the chip with a lint free cloth to remove any obstruction or debris (Figure 3). Gently pull the tap on the front of the ink cartridge to help the ink cartridge fit into the printer properly.
Reinstall the cartridge into the printer and try the alignment process again. If the error persists, it may be necessary to perform a "Head Cleaning" to improve the print quality (Figure 4) and complete the alignment process. Every printer is different, so please consult your printer's user manual for instructions on performing a "Head Cleaning" on your printer. If you cannot perform the "Head Cleaning", or if the alignment fails even after performing the "Head Cleaning", please make sure the scanner glass is clean and free from fingerprints or debris (this is only available on certain models). If these steps do not allow the printer to align the ink cartridges, you will need to return the ink cartridges to the place of purchase.
If you encounter an error message stating that "One or more cartridges are missing or damaged" (Figure 1), please try the following steps as possible solutions to resolve the problem.
Firstly, remove the cartridge that caused the error from the cradle. Gently push out on the tab on the front of the cartridge. Reinstall the ink cartridge and you should hear it "click" into place. If the ink cartridge is still not being recognized, remove the ink cartridge from the cradle again. Confirm that there is a chip intact and in the correct location. If the chip is missing (Figure 2), you should return the cartridge to the place of purchase.
If the chip is in place, you may need to clear it from any kind of obstruction or debris as this could be the cause of the error. To clean the chip, you can use a pencil eraser. Brush the chip lightly with the eraser to remove any potential obstruction or debris. Or you can use any type of lint free cloth to gently wipe the chip (Figure 3), again to remove any type of obstruction or debris. Once this is complete, replace the ink cartridge in the cradle. If the problem persists, you need to reset the printer. This can be done by turning off the computer and the printer with the cartridge installed. Unplug your printer and let your machines off for 2 minutes. Restart the printer and computer, and try printing again. If you tried both steps and got the same error, there is most likely an electrical problem with the cartridge and you should return the cartridge to where you purchased it.
