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Question posted by millerjwyn on July 12th, 2014

I've Misplaced Manual, Now Don't Remember How To Replace Ink Cartridge....can Yo

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on July 12th, 2014 4:53 PM

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You need to replace the ink tank, not the cartridge. Go to this Canon page and link to the article listed second.

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Answer #2: Posted by BusterDoogen on July 12th, 2014 3:35 PM

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Go here for the manual. Go herefor ink replacement info.

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MP500 User's Guide - Page 3

... 87 Save settings 87 Load settings 87 10 Routine Maintenance 88 Replacing an Ink Tank 88 Getting the Ink Level Information 88 Knowing When to Replace Ink Tank 89 Replacing Ink Tanks 90 Keeping the Best Printing Results 93 When Printing Becomes...135 Printing Area 135 How to Read the On-screen Manuals ........ 137 Uninstalling the On-screen Manuals........... 138 Transporting Machine 138 1

MP500 User's Guide - Page 17

...Power Connector This is the unit used to scan documents. (18) Inner Cover Open this cover when replacing the ink tanks. (19) Card Slot Set the memory card containing photos here. For details, see "Inserting the... Head. (15) Ink Tank Lamp Lights or flashes red to indicate the status of the ink tank. (16) Print Head Holder Used to install a Print Head. (17) Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) This is ...

MP500 User's Guide - Page 18

...Error Message is low. Note z For information on page 89. Fast flashing (about three seconds): Ink is Displayed on the LCD" on page 105. 16 Before Printing Chapter 1 Off: An error...ink tank. Ink Tank Lamps z You can check the status of each ink tank according to the Easy Setup Instructions. For details, see "Knowing When to Replace Ink Tank" on how to install the Print Head and ink ...

MP500 User's Guide - Page 90

... Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) of ink tank is used, or if it with a new ink tank. ...Repeats If an error message is Black , Black , Yellow , Magenta , Cyan . Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank When ink runs out, replace the ink tank. Prepare a new ink tank. ...Repeats When ink has run out: The ink tank lamp flashes fast...

MP500 User's Guide - Page 91

... run out is displayed, the message is displayed on the LCD when ink becomes empty during printing. Obtain a replacement tank as soon as ink tank is replaced and the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is closed. (A) z The ink tank with symbol(A) is out of trouble. * Be sure to cancel the current print job. z To continue printing, select...

MP500 User's Guide - Page 92

... will cause the ink tank to the right. Close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) to return the Print Head Holder to the center. z Color ink consumption may not operate properly if it using the following steps. Important If the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is specified. Replacing Ink Tanks When an ink tank runs out of...

MP500 User's Guide - Page 93

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MP500 User's Guide - Page 95

... order directed on the LCD after replacing the ink tank, the machine executes Print Head cleaning automatically. Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 93 The Print Head Holder moves to the right. Note If the printed area is open. 8 Slowly close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and make sure that...

MP500 User's Guide - Page 96

...; - Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover), and make sure all the ink tank lamps are shifted Step 1 See "Aligning Print Head automatically" on page 99 „ Performing Maintenance 1 Press [ON/OFF] to turn on page 90. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 90. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 88. - See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on the machine...

MP500 User's Guide - Page 98

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MP500 User's Guide - Page 101

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MP500 User's Guide - Page 106

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MP500 User's Guide - Page 108

... open when starting normal printing, close the Inner Cover when printing. U072 More than one ink tanks of print head is continued under the ink out condition. Install the appropriate ink tank. Replace the ink tank and close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). The machine may be recognized. Confirm that is not supported by this machine...

MP500 User's Guide - Page 109

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MP500 User's Guide - Page 111

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MP500 User's Guide - Page 124

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MP500 User's Guide - Page 125

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MP500 User's Guide - Page 146

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MP500 User's Guide - Page 147

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MP500 User's Guide - Page 151

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