THESE ARE INK TANKS; DO NOT PERFORM THE PAPER TOWEL METHOD.  THE PRINTHEADS ARE SEPARATE, REPLACEABLE, MAINTENANCE ITEMS.

These are compatible cartridges so there will be some differences from the OEM, these differences will not affect the function.

 

Not Recognizing

 

Verify you have the correct cartridges for your specific printer model.

 

There’s a smart chip located on the bottom of the cartridge in a little notch area.  Check the chip for damage or debris.  A Q-tip can be used to reach inside the notch and clean the gold contacts.

 

Verify that the cartridge is fully inserted into the printer.  To remove and install the cartridges into a Canon iPF6000S printer do the following;

–          Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.

 

–          Press ▲ or ▼ to select Rep. Ink Tank, and press the ► button.

–          Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button.  A message on the display screen will to you to open the ink tank cover.

–          Open the ink tank cover and check the ink lamp.  The ink lamp flashes quickly if there is no ink left.

 

–          Press the tip of the ink tank lock lever of the color for replacement and pull the ink tank lock lever up to open it.

 

–          Hold the ink tank by the grips and remove it.  Press the OK button.

 

–          Press the OK button and insert the ink tank into the holder with the ink holes facing down.

 

–          Push the ink tank lock lever closed until it clicks into place.

 

–          Make sure the ink lamp is lit in red.

–          Close the ink tank cover.

 

Print Quality Issues

 

Using a paper towel to cover the ink nozzle holes, tilt the cartridge to left and right a few times.

 

A printhead cleaning should be performed any time there are print quality issues.  To run a printhead cleaning on the Canon iPF6000S do the following;

–          Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.

 

–          Press the ▲ or ▼ to select Head Cleaning, and then press the ► button.

–          Press the ▲ or ▼ to select Head Cleaning B and then press the OK button.  The printhead cleaning process will begin and take about 7 minutes to complete.

 

If the first cleaning doesn’t resolve the issue run a second cleaning.  Printhead cleaning does consume ink so it should be done sparingly.

 

The printheads will need to be replaced after a certain period of usage as part of the regular maintenance of the printer.

 

Not Fitting

 

Verify you have the correct cartridges for your specific printer model.  Be sure the correct color is being installed into the correct color slot.  Check inside the printer for any debris which may be obstructing the cartridge from going in properly.  Check the cartridge itself for physical damage.