How to load ink cartridge?

How to Load an Ink Cartridge in a Canon Printer

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  Canon manufactures a variety of inkjet printers that are capable of printing high-quality photographs and color documents. All Canon printers use black ink cartridges; some Canon printers use a single color cartridge while other models have individual cyan, magenta, and yellow cartridges. Installing a new ink cartridge in your Canon printer is a simple, straightforward process. Difficulty: Moderately Easy Things You'll Need Fresh Canon inkjet cartridge(s) Instructions Installing a Cartridge Open the hood of your printer; if the ink cartridge holder does not slide into view, check to make sure the printer is turned on. Remove any empty cartridges from the ink cartridge holder and dispose of them properly. Some Canon printers have a protective cartridge lid that must be opened before you can change a cartridge. Remove all protective tape and plastic film from the fresh cartridge. Canon uses a bright orange protective tape on its ink cartridges. Some Canon ink cartridges also have a bright orange protective cap over the ink nozzle that must be removed before installation. Insert the new cartridge into the ink cartridge holder. Tilt the cartridge up slightly and insert end-first into the proper slot; push down gently on the cartridge to lock it into place. Some Canon printers have an indicator light that will activate when the cartridge is firmly installed; other models have a cartridge cover that will lock into place when closed. Close the hood of the printer. The printer will indicate when it is ready for use with a message on the LCD screen or by blinking the LED indicator light. Tips & Warnings Tip: If the fresh cartridge will not lock into place, remove it and check to make sure it is properly aligned before making a second attempt. Tip: After installing fresh cartridges, perform a cartridge alignment through the Canon printer tools installed on your computer to improve the quality of your prints. Warning: Do not force a cartridge into position; doing so could damage the printer. Warning: Using "generic" or "budget" cartridges could damage your printer or lower the quality of your prints. Use genuine Canon cartridges to get the highest quality from your printer.