Re-insert or replace the ink tank Canon MG8220

If there is still sufficient ink but its ink lamp is flashing red, an ink tank may not be installed in a right position.

If you remove an ink tank, replace it immediately. Do not leave the machine with the ink tank removed.

Use a new ink tank for replacement. Installing a used ink tank may cause the nozzles to clog. Furthermore, with such an ink tank, the machine will not be able to inform you when to replace the ink tank properly.

Once an ink tank has been installed, do not remove it from the machine and leave it out in the open. This will cause the ink tank to dry out, and the machine may not operate properly when it is reinstalled. To maintain optimal printing quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use.

Color ink may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when black-and-white printing is specified. Every ink is 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 an ink tank is out of ink, replace it immediately with a new one.

1. Make sure that the power is turned on, and open the paper output tray gently.

2. Lift the scanning unit / cover until it stops.

The print head holder moves to the replacement position.
 

Do not hold the print head holder to stop or move it forcibly. Do not touch the print head holder until it stops completely.

Do not place any object on the document cover. It will fall into the rear tray when the document cover is opened and cause the machine to malfunction.

If the document cover is open, you cannot open the scanning unit / cover. Be sure to lift the scanning unit / cover with the document cover closed.

When opening or closing the scanning unit / cover, do not touch the buttons on the operation panel. Doing so may result in an unexpected operation.

Do not touch the metallic parts or other parts inside the machine.

If the scanning unit / cover is left open for more than 10 minutes, the print head holder moves to the right. In this case, close and reopen the scanning unit / cover.

3. Remove the ink tank with the lamp flashing fast.

Push the tab (A) and lift the ink tank to remove.

Do not touch the print head lock lever (B). 

Discard the empty ink tank according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.

Do not remove two or more ink tanks at the same time. Be sure to replace ink tanks one by one when replacing two or more ink tanks.

4. Prepare a new ink tank.

(1) Take a new ink tank out of its package, remove the orange tape completely, then remove the protective film completely.

Handle an ink tank carefully. Do not drop or apply excessive pressure to it.

If the orange tape remains on the L-shape air hole (C), ink may splash or the machine may not print properly.

(2) Hold the ink tank with the orange protective cap (D) pointing up while being careful not to block the L-shape air hole (C). Read More ( )