Select the printer, then click 'Maintenance'.If you’re buying an entry-level all-in-one, you might expect a lot lower spec than when buying in the mid or high price ranges, but in many cases the core functions, like printing and scanning, will be much the same from machine to machine and it’s only the feature set which differs.If using OS X 10.5 or earlier, proceed to step 5.Make sure the correct printer is selected and, depending on OS version, click ' Open Print Queue.' or ' Print Queue.'.In the Apple menu select System Preferences.
#HOW TO CHANGE INK ON CANON MP490 PRINTER INSTALL#
When you install a new FINE Cartridge, the Low Ink Warning is enabled automatically. However, the error detection function is disabled after the error indication is canceled, therefore, Low Ink Warning message does not appear later on.
In either case, clicking cancels the error indication and enables continuation of printing. If you try printing when " ?" mark appears, the following message appears and printing stops. We recommend that you replace the FINE Cartridge with a new one. In this case, the remaining level of ink cannot be calculated correctly. If you install an old FINE Cartridge, the " ?" icon appears for the FINE Cartridge in question. When the " ?" mark appears on the Low Ink Warning: If you select Color only or Black only when the cartridge runs out of ink, remember to return the Ink Cartridge Settings to Black and Color after replacing with new one.
In this case the Borderless Printing setting cannot be enabled. The Black only setting can be used when you select Plain Paper in the Media Type.
#HOW TO CHANGE INK ON CANON MP490 PRINTER FULL#
The Low Ink Warning is the ink counter calculating the a remaining level of ink and advising you that the FINE Cartridges are running out of ink during printing.The ink counter assumes the ink is full when a new FINE Cartridge is installed, and then starts the remaining level of ink. Checking the Ink Level With the Computer Screen You can confirm the status of each ink tank on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh).