iP4600

Compatible Canon PGI-520 & CLI-521

Cartridge missing or damaged

Remove the faulty cartridge from the printer.
Make sure all the packaging clips and blue tape covering the copper part of the cartridge has been removed from the cartridge.
Clean the contacts with a dry cloth or tissue.
Pull the power cable out the back of the printer and leave the printer off for 15 minutes.

Ink in the cartridge, but not printing

The cartridge may show as empty or produce faded print despite ink remaining.
Printing stops once the cartridge reaches around 30% remaining ink, which is kept as a reserve.
This reserve cannot be accessed and is used to keep the internal sponge moist and protect the printhead.
This is normal behaviour and not a fault.
The cartridge will need to be replaced.

Printing blank pages / fading on print

If the print quality is poor or no ink is appearing on the paper, try performing 2–3 head cleans/nozzle cleans.
Leave 20 minutes between each cleaning cycle.
If the issue persists, switch off the printer and unplug it for 10 minutes.
Re-install the cartridge and try printing again.

Printing blank pages

The tape covering the breathing hole may not have been removed.
Ensure the breathing hole on the cartridge is open by removing the small rip strip.
This allows air to flow properly and enables the cartridge to print.

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Canon PGI-520/CLI-521 (Top View)	Canon PGI-520/CLI-521 (Bottom View)

Canon PGI-520/CLI-521 (Side View with Clip on)	Compatible Canon PGI-520 & CLI-521 (Side View with Clip off)