Changing the ink cartridges in your Canon Pixma TS3465 printer is a straightforward process that ensures you continue to get high-quality prints. It primarily involves accessing the cartridge area, removing the old cartridge, preparing the new one, and inserting it correctly.
Step-by-Step Guide to Changing Ink
Here are the typical steps to replace an ink cartridge in your Canon Pixma TS3465:
1. Prepare Your Printer
- Ensure your Canon Pixma TS3465 printer is powered on.
- Open the top cover of the printer. This action will cause the print head holder, containing the ink cartridges, to move to the center of the printer.
- Wait until the print head holder comes to a complete stop before proceeding.
2. Remove the Old Cartridge
- Identify the cartridge you need to replace (either the black or color cartridge).
- Gently push down on the used cartridge until it clicks. This releases the lock.
- Once unlocked, lift the old cartridge out of its slot.
3. Prepare and Insert the New Cartridge
This is where you will insert the new ink cartridge into the printer. Based on the provided reference:
- Take your new ink cartridge.
- Remove its seal. This is usually a protective plastic strip or tape covering the print nozzles or contacts. Be careful not to touch the gold contacts or the nozzles.
- Place the new cartridge into the correct slot here (referring to the print head holder). There are designated slots: black go to the black side, and the color goes to the color side.
- Once it sits on the lock, you push it up. This action secures the cartridge firmly in place within the print head holder.
4. Finish the Process
- Close the printer's top cover.
- The printer may now perform an initialization or alignment process. Wait for the printer to complete this process before attempting to print.
Following these steps, including properly preparing and inserting the new cartridge by removing its seal and pushing it up into the lock, will help you successfully change the ink in your Canon Pixma TS3465.
