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

•	When handling ink cartridges, pay attention so that ink does not get into your eyes or stick to your skin. If ink gets into your eyes or sticks to your skin, immediately wash it off with water. Failing to do so might cause irritation or light inflammation of eyes. In case of any abnormality, consult a physician immediately.
•	Do not disassemble ink cartridges. If disassembled, there is a possibility that ink might come into contact with eyes or skin.

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When refilling ink, use original manufacturer's ink cartridge.
This printer is designed to use genuine ink cartridges. If you use ink cartridges which are not produced by the original manufacturer,

•	Printing might become blurred and the end of the ink in the cartridge might not be correctly detected.
•	any problems caused by using an ink cartridge other than those recommended above 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.
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Do not give ink cartridges strong shakes. Doing so may cause ink leakage.

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

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Make sure to use a dedicated cleaning fluid (model No.: VJ-MSINK3-CL220).

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Before installing the ink cartridge, shake it gently.
Doing so will preserve print quality.

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

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Do not insert or remove an ink cartridge more than 10 times.
If the ink cartridge is inserted or removed 10 times or more, it cannot be used even if there is some remaining ink inside.

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A dedicated smart chip is included with the ink cartridge for this printer.
If you insert or remove the ink cartridge in the following situations, information contained in the smart chip will be damaged and the ink cartridge cannot be used.

•	During printing
•	For a few seconds after inserting the ink cartridge

Follow the procedure below to install the ink cartridge.

Turn the unit ON.

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•	"[KCMYcm] Discharged" is displayed on the operation panel and the printer starts initial operation.
•	After the initial operation is compete, "Start Ink Charge– > E" is displayed on the operation panel.

Press the [Enter] key on the operation panel.

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•	The cleaning fluid which is filled at the factory shipment is ejected.
•	After the cleaning fluid ejection is complete, "Insert InkCartridges" is displayed on the operation panel.

Take out the ink cartridge from the bag and shake it gently two to three times.

•	Slots for ink cartridges are specified depending on the colors of the ink cartridge. Match the color marked by the side of each slot with the color of the ink cartridge.
•	Keep the $graphics\UP.gif$ mark of the ink cartridge facing up and insert it into the slot of the printer.
•	Insert the ink cartridge all the way to the end of the slot.

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No.

Name

Ink cartridge

Ink cartridge slot K

Ink cartridge slot C

Ink cartridge slot M

Ink cartridge slot Y

Ink cartridge slot Lc

Ink cartridge slot Lm

•	"Ink Refill **%" is displayed on the operation panel and ink replenishment starts.

•	Initial filling takes about 12 minutes. Ink filling operation and pause operation are repeated during the ink replenishment.
•	When "100%" is displayed, the ink replenishment is complete.

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Do not perform the following operations during ink filling.

•	Do not turn the printer OFF.
•	Do not unplug the power cable.
•	Do not open the front cover.
•	Do not raise the media loading lever.

•	After the ink replenishment is complete, "Media End" is displayed on the operation panel.

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If the printer is used immediately after initial ink replenishment is complete, the following results may occur.

•	Printed lines become blurred.
•	White lines appear in the printed media.

In such cases, follow "6.2.3 Head cleaning " and charge a small amount of ink. Then, check the printing result.

If there is no improvement in the print result even after performing Head cleaning, leave the printer unused for an hour or more. Then, perform Head cleaning again and check the print result.

If there is still no improvement, contact your local MUTOH dealer.