When you see the messages shown below, the normal procedure is to replace the Ink Cartridge that has failed, ran out of ink or has expired.

But in certain circumstances, even after replacing the Ink Cartridge, the above messages continue to appear. This could mean that one of the components of the Printer is failing and requires cleaning or replacing. Follow these instructions to troubleshoot each message:

Ink Cartridge Error message.

Replace the Ink Cartridge that has failed.
If the message continues to appear, clean the electrical contacts inside the Ink Supply Station (power OFF the Printer first).
If the message continues to appear after cleaning the Ink Supply Station, replace the Ink cartridge again.
If the message still continues to appear, replace the Ink Supply Station » Ink Supply Station.

NOTE: You could also get repetitive Ink Cartridge Error messages if the Ink Cartridge is leaking. In this case try the following:

Reinsert the failing Ink Cartridge and if the status is OK, you may continue to print. If after reinserting the Ink Cartridge fails again then replace the Ink Cartridge. If the message continues to appear after replacing the Ink Cartridge then replace the Ink Supply Tubes » Ink Supply Tubes.

Out of Ink message.

Replace the Ink Cartridge that has failed.
If the message continues to appear, replace the Ink Cartridge again. If the new Ink Cartridge is consumed too quickly then the Ink Supply Tubes could be broken in which case replace the Ink Supply Tubes » Ink Supply Tubes.
If the message still continues to appear, perform the Ink Supply Station test » Ink Supply Station. If the test fails, replace the Ink Supply Station » Ink Supply Station.

Expiration message.

NOTE: In order to determine the correct date, the Printer reads the information sent with a print file which includes the current date. The printer will then compare this date to the expiration date on the Ink Cartridge.

Replace the Ink Cartridge that has reached the expiration date.
Check the expiration date of the Ink Cartridge, » Obtaining Ink Cartridge Information. If, for example, todays date is 02-Nov-00 and the expiration date of the Ink Cartridge is 07-Jun-01, then the customers computer should be checked to see if the correct date is configured.