PFI-301BK, PFI-301C, PFI-301M, PFI-301Y, PFI-301PC, PFI-301PM, PFI-301G, PFI-301R, PFI-301BLUE, PFI-301GREY

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.

These are the 330ml capacity version of the PFI-703 series cartridges.  These are all pigment based.

There are 10 different color cartridges in this series of cartridges.  It is important to make sure you have the correct cartridge for your specific printer model and that the correct color is being installed into the correct slot.

 

Not Recognizing

 

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

 

There’s a smart chip located on the front 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 iPF8000 printer do the following;

–          Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU

 

–          Select Rep. Ink Tank -> Yes and press the OK button.  A message will display on the display to open the ink tank cover.

–          Open the ink tank cover and check the ink lamp.  The ink lamp flashes quickly on the cartridge(s) that need replacing.

 

–          Lift the stopper (a) of the ink tank lock lever of the color for replacement.  Lift the ink tank lock lever until it stops, and then push it down to the front.  Make sure to make note of the locations of the different color cartridges and the one being removed.

 

–          Hold the ink tank by the gip (a) to remove it and then press the OK button.

 

–          Press the OK button and insert the ink tank into the slot with the ink holes down.  Make sure that the correct color cartridge is being installed into the correct color slot.

 

–          Lift the ink tank lock lever until it stops, and then push it down until it click 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 iPF8000 do the following;

–          Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU

 

–          Select Head Cleaning -> Head Cleaning B.  The cleaning will take about 3 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.