How change or remove the ink cartridges Canon PG-240 black and CL-241 tricolor

Learn how to remove or remove the Canon PG-240 and CL-241 cartridges with the steps below.

The new Canon printers using ink cartridges PG-240 and CL-241 have completely changed the way to use the ink cartridges.

They even have a head cover that opens automatically when the cartridges reach the right side of the printer. The procedure to replace or remove and replace the cartridges again.
If any question, just to write a comment, gladly be answered. First of all is important because the process cartridge is compatible with the following Canon printers:

PIXMA MG2120 / PIXMA MG2220 / PIXMA MG2220 w/ PP-201 / PIXMA MG3120 / PIXMA MG3122 / PIXMA MG3220 / PIXMA MG3222 / PIXMA MG3520 / PIXMA MG3520 Red / PIXMA MG3520 White / PIXMA MG4120 / PIXMA MG4220 / PIXMA MX372 / PIXMA MX392 / PIXMA MX432 / PIXMA MX439 / PIXMA MX452 / PIXMA MX459 / PIXMA MX512 / PIXMA MX522

Another important information is the manipulation of the cartridge, is that we should not touch the connectors cartridge much less injectors, located at the bottom (luminous material) with a line in the center, to inject ink.

connectors and injectors of Canon FINE ink cartridges

a) cartridge connectors to connect to the printer, you should not touch to avoid mistakes in place, the printer may not recognize it if you touch a lot.

b) cartridge nozzles, should not be touch for the best print quality.

Open the front cover which gives access to the ink cartridges

Open the cover that provides access to the ink cartridges should also holding open the pages upon leaving. see image below

covers giving access to the ink cartridges

c) supporting cover pages when it exits the printer, below which gives direct access to the cartridges.

d) cover giving direct access to the ink cartridges, connected directly to the front of the printer access.

Wait until the cartridges are placed in location for replacement

The printer must be connected to the electricity power cord to locate the cartridges in the replacement position. As we said above was in the center of the printer, it is now on the right side as it is shown in the image below.

lateral doors that give access to the cartridges

These printers have a head cover which automatically opens when the ink cartridge reaches the right side, as seen in the image above. We hope that the cartridges arrive and the head cover is opened to remove the ink cartridges.

Remove the ink cartridges from the printer

move the lever and remove the cartridge

1) pull down lever that keeps assured the ink cartridge, you need a little force.

2) remove the ink cartridge you want to replace, remember if you fill the cartridge, place it in a place that does nothing contact connectors or ink nozzles.

Put the cartridge back into the printer

You must remove the cartridge protection should buy original ink cartridges, this is a brightly colored tape with the head.

The manufacturer seeks with this tape, maintain clean and intact cartridges for first use, these should not be in the cartridge or it will not be recognized by the printer. (also possible pages completely blank)

removing the label cartridge Canon

Finally there is only put the cartridge, which is simple and we must do the reverse to remove the cartridge that which we saw in the previous step.

It is always recommended that you connect a new or refilled cartridge, print a test page to verify the quality, in case of problems seek immediate guarantee.

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