Happy New Year 2009

Happy new year 2009!

In the year of 2009 we can be accessed from www.ij-forum.co.cc to make you easily engage with us. Success for you all.
Regards,

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Canon Technology: FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering)

FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) is an innovative key technology for inkjet printers developed by canon to meet the challenge of increasing image quality while also realizing faster print speeds.

Ejection mechanism for accurate placement of microscopic ink droplets as small as 1 picoliter*

Microscopic ink droplets and ejection precision are essential to high image quality. With conventional ejection systems, however, the finer the ink droplets, the more vulnerable they are to disturbances from print head movement and changes in ink viscosity due to temperature fluctuations, resulting in uneven and inconsistent ink dot placement.
*picoliter(pl): one trillionth of 1 liter

Pict 1. FINE Ink-Ejection Process

Canon's FINE ejection system ensures that

all the ink under the heater is pushed out in a single thrust that creates precise, uniform droplets. Additionally, by ejecting ink more efficiently, ink droplet ejection speed has been increased to more than 1.5 times that of conventional systems, reducing their susceptibility to airflow disturbances to enable increased placement accuracy.
For example, Canon PIXMA MP610 achieves excellent placement accuracy by ejecting ink droplets as small as 1 picoliter with exceptional precision.

Print head manufacturing technologies using nano-precision semiconductor exposure equipment

Achieving smaller droplet sizes and faster print speeds requires high precision fabrication technologies to enable the placement of a greater number of nozzles over a wider area. With ordinary inkjet printers, print heads are fabricated by bonding components fitted with fine grooves and holes. Limitations in the precision of component processing and bonding associated with this approach make it impossible to arrange a large number of nozzles in a precise, uniform manner.
Supported by the company's FINE technology, Canon print heads are made by integrating the heaters and nozzles into a single unit on a wafer using a process that makes the most of the company's expertise in semiconductor production, as well as its original material technologies and innovative processing technologies. The ability to fabricate nozzles with high precision over large areas without using bonding processes makes it possible to arrange 6,000 or more nozzles within an area measuring a mere 20 mm x 16 mm - roughly the size of a thumbprint.

Pict 2. Print Head with Enlarged View of Nozzle Configuration

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Terminology: Ink cartidge, cartridge, and printhead

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Error Message: Check Ink U162,U163

Description:
The Remaining Ink Amount Unknown,No Ink

Error Code Displays in Monitor:
1686,1688

Related Models:
MX308,MX318, etc

Summary:
This error occurs when printer fails detecting ink level or printer assume that no ink in the cartridge. We cannot use print, copy,scan, and fax function before the problem fixed. It's recommended for you to replace ink cartridge. To continue using the printer without replacing the cartridge we must deactivate ink level detection function. Be aware that printing in this condition can damage the printer while sending fax or scan is not problem.

Related Posts:
Deactivate Ink Level Detection Function
Receive Fax Document After Deactivating Ink Level Detection Function

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Receive Fax Document After Deactivating Ink Level Detection Function

Related models: Canon Pixma MX Series (MX308,318,700,7600,etc)

Summary:
As a consequence of deactivating ink level detection function is ink level of Fine Cartridge become UNKNOWN. You can immediately copy or print document from the computer after deactivating this function. By default setting, printing fax document in low ink or ink level unknown condition is OFF. This prevent us from printing blank page. Of course, you can receive fax document sent to you. But this document is received in memory not to print. Later on, you may print or delete the document by accessing MEMORY REFERENCE menu.
To get fax document automatically printed in this condition, please check the following setting:

• Press MENU button until FAX SETTING menu shows
• Select RX SETTING, press ok.
• Auto Print RX : ON, press ok
• Print When No Ink: ON, press Ok

Have brighter days guys!

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Deactivate Ink Level Detection Function

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Paper Pick up Roller: Critical Part inside Canon Pixma ip1200 series

Related models:

Canon pixma ip1600,2200,1300,1700,1800,2500 series

Canon pixma MP150,160,170,180,145,450,470 series

Summary:

Printer models mentioned above have critical part inside; paper pickup roller (also called Feeder Roller) that integrated in drive assembly. Made of plastic, pick up roller functions to feed paper from paper tray. Paper pick up roller has so small shaft that can be easily broken which causes common paper feeding problem in the printer. This shaft is set in shaft holder to make pick up roller rotation steady. Please see the following for detail.

Pict 1. Drive Assy

Pict 2. Pick Up Roller (Feed Roller)

Pict 3. Shaft Holder

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Blinking in Orange: 2 times

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Error Code: E27

Description:
Waste Ink Absorber Full Error

Related models:
Canon Pixma MP145,150,160

Summary:

Have you ever seen code E27 shows in your printer display?. What's problem with your printer?. Alright I will tell you about this.
E27 is error code that indicates waste ink absorber full error occurs related to the printer model mentioned above. As the information, error code is another way the printer shows us what's the problem is beside blinking error code.

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Error E27: a Video Support
Reset Waste Ink Counter

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All New Product & Technology of Canon Printer Released in Q4 2008

New Technology:
ChromaLife 100+
Auto Photo Fix
Auto Scan Mode

New Media (Photo Paper):
Photo Paper Pro Platinum, Photo Paper Plus Glossy II, Photo Paper Pro II

New Inkjet Printer
Single Function Printer: ip100,1980,4680,3680
Multi Fucntion Printer: MP198,245,545,468,628,988,MX850,MX7600

New Laser Printer:
LBP 3050,3150,3310,3370,5970

New Scanner:
5600F,LiDE100,LiDE200

New Ink:
PGI35,CLI36,PGI820,CLI821,PG810,CL811,PG810XL,CL811XL

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Blinking in orange: 9 times

Error code: 2001
Description:
The connected digital camera or digital video camera does not support Camera Direct Printing

Related models:
i series: i80
pixma series:
90v,100,2000,3000,3300,3500,4000,4200,4500,5200,6000d,6210d,6230d,6600d,
6700d,8500,ix4000,5000,pro 9000,9500

Summary:
This error occurs when printer and the camera which connected to it cannot comunicate properly so printer assume that the camera does not support direct printing operation. First, make sure that the camera support direct printing. Then remove the cable between camera and printer and reconnect it. Faulty cable may cause the same problem so you may try changing the cable. If problem still persist, it's likely that the logic board of the printer is faulty and need replacement.

Remedial action:

• Connect only camera which support Camera Direct Printing operation
• Remove the cable between camera and printer and reconnect it
• Change the cable between camera and printer
• Replace logic board

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General Tools (Resetter) for Canon Pixma iP1980

Related models:
Canon Pixma ip1880

Canon ip1980 is successor of ip1880. It has similar design and parts inside. For your information, there are some improvements made for this printer. I will tell you about this later ok?.
Well, so far Canon Official Team does not release General Tools (resetter) for this printer yet. So, what if waste ink absorber full error happens to your ip1980 printer?. What can we do?. Relax man. Do not panic. Just use General Tools (resetter) for Canon pixma ip1880. It completely works.

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Reset Waste Ink Counter for Canon Pixma ip1880

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Changing Model Canon Pixma ip1200 series

Related models:
Canon pixma ip1200,1600,2200

This question has been asked by someone in open question forum:
"I have canon pixma ip1200. At a time my printer got waste ink absorber full error. After resetting it my printer detected as ip1600 in my computer. What's wrong?. Can I reverse my printer models?"
Some of us probably have experienced the same problem. So that in this chance we will discuss how can this problem happens & how to fix it.
Actually this problem occurred because of waste ink full error reset procedure not properly performed. This guy unpurposely clicked ip1600 in model name; one thing that not necessary done. so, make sure that you perform the procedure properly when you reset waste ink absorber full error.

To reverse your printer model, perform following steps:

• Enter service mode
• Run general tool for canon pixma ip1200 series

• Select USB port.
• Click LOCK RELEASE button; then printer model name under set destination menu will ON.
• Set destination according to your printer model by clicking on model name e.g: iP1200E (Letter E for model other than Japan while Letter J for Japan model).
• Click DEVICE ID to confirm that destination setting is correct.

After all steps above successfully done your printer model has been reversed and supposed to work normally.

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Entering service mode
Convertibility of Canon ink jet printer
Reset waste ink absorber full error
Notice in using General Tools

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Product Review: Canon Pixma ip1980

Specification of Canon Pixma iP1980

Printing method : Bubble Jet Printing
Paper feeding method : Auto Sheet Feeder
Resolution : 4800 X 1200 dpi (max)
Number of nozzles : 1472
Cartridge type : PG830,CL831 (Optional: PG40,CL41)
Print width : 203.2 mm (216 mm in borderless printing)


Paper size : A4,Letter,Legal,A5,B5,Envelope,DL,COM10),4”x6”,5”x7”,8”x10”
Paper handling:

Plain paper A4 : 100
High Resolution Paper (HR101N) A4: 80
Photo Paper Pro II (PR201) A4: 10, 4”X6”: 20
Photo Paper Plus Glossy II (PP201) A4: 20, 4”X6”: 20
Photo Paper Plus Semi Glossy (SG201) A4: 20, 4”X6”: 20
Glossy Photo Paper “Everyday Use” (GP501) A4: 10;4” x 6”: 20
Matte Photo Paper (MP101) A4:10 ;4” x 6”: 20
Photo Stickers (PS101) : 1 sheet
T-shirt Transfer (TR101) : 1 sheet
Envelope : 10 sheets or less

Borderles printing: up to A4,LTR
Print Speed: 21 ppm (Black), 21 ppm (Colour)
Interface: USB 2.0 High Speed
OS support: Windows 2000,Windows XP,Windows Vista,Mac OS X 10.3.9
Detection Function:

Cover open: Available
Presence of ink cartridge: Available
Presence of ink: Available
Presence of paper: Available
Paper width: Not available
Waste ink absorber full: Available
Internal temperature: Available
Remaining ink amount: Available
Print head alignment: Available

Power supply: 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60Hz
Dimension: 442 x 237 x 152 (WxDxH)
Weight: Approx. 3.3 Kg

Review:
Canon pixma iP1980 is successor of pixma iP1880. The print result is completely the same since it use the same cartridge;PG830 & CL831. It has similar parts inside,so no service manual release for this printer.
Improvements: Faster speed than Canon pixma iP1880, more reliable paper feed roller.

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Perform Self Test on Canon pixma ip1200,1300,1600,1700,1880,1980,2200

Do you know that we can perform self test on Canon pixma ip1200,1300,1600,1700,1880,1980,2200,2580 without being connected to the computer. How?. Just do following steps:

* Power ON the printer and make sure that the cartridge are installed
* Set the paper in paper tray
* In stand by condition, press RESUME button 5 times in a row within 2 seconds. Then printer will start printing.

The print out pattern should be like this:

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Error Code: 5100

Description:
Carriage Error

Related models:

Canon s300,400,450,4500,520,600,820,6300,9000
Canon i250,255,320,355,450,455,550,560,6100,6500,850,865,905d,950,9100
Canon pixma ip1000,1200,1300,1500,1600,1700,1800,1880,2580,3000,3300,3500,4000,
4200,4500,5200,6000d,6230d,6600d,6700d,ix4000,5000,pro 9000,9500

Summary:
Generally, error code 5100 is error code of blinking error in orange/green 2 times. Both these symptom due to the same problem: carriage error (also known as CR error. CR= Carriage Return).
Please check out the previous post for more details about this problem.

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Carriage error

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Remaining Ink Level Detection Function of Canon Pixma iP1200,1300,1600,1700,1800,1880,2200,2580

Related Models:
Canon Pixma iP1200,1300,1600,1700,1800.1880,2200,2580

These printer have a function to detect the remaining ink level in the ink cartridge.
Detection method:
Dot counting (Counted for each BK/CL ink cartridge). Especially for CL cartridge: The remaining ink level is detected by total counted dot values of 3 colors of ink.
Display method:
Displayed on the Status Monitor (at 4 levels listed below for each BK/CL ink cartridge)

Level 1: Approx. 70% of ink remaining

Level 2: Approx. 40% of ink remaining

Level 3: Indication of “!” mark (Remaining ink level is low)

Level 4: Indication of “X” mark (No ink remaining)

Accuracy:
The margin of error of detection accuracy is +/-10% in normal printing.
The margin of error is likely to be large in the following specific print patterns:
When printing continuously using any one of the CMY colors of ink
> As the remaining ink level is calculated by the counted dot value of the least remaining ink of 3 colors, if any of the C/M/Y inks is heavily consumed, the margin of error for remaining ink increases.
When performing continuous BK solid printing
> With continuous printing, ink flow from the tank to the ink chamber can be
interrupted, after which ink remains unused in the tank.
- When a once-used ink cartridge is installed, the actual remaining ink level is not detected, and an error indicating the remaining ink amount is unknown occurs.
Deactivating ink level detection function will clear the error, and printing can be done. In other word, the function to detect the remaining ink amount is disabled (ink status is not displayed).
e.g.: An ink cartridge was once used in another printer.
A current ink cartridge is removed from the printer.
-> A new ink cartridge is installed.
->The removed ink cartridge is installed again after removing the new ink cartridge.
- Due to the specific print pattern, the actual remaining ink level does not match the indicated remaining ink level.
This is because a detection error can be large in specific print patterns (such as continuous printing using any one of the CMY colors of ink or continuous solid printing, etc.).

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Deactivating ink level detection function
Low ink warning

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Error Code List Canon BJC1000SP

Related models:
Canon BJC1000SP,BJC2000SP,BJC2100SP

As we know that canon ink jet printer such as BJC1000sp,2000sp,2100sp,s100sp,200sp does not have LED indicator. In order to identify an error in these printers we must view it in printer maintenance properties.
In normal condition, the printer should display message 'Printer is online'. Error message will then appear in faulty printer. Here are error code list and description of the error of the printer in this group:

Error Code.........Description
5000 ...................Home position error
5100 ...................Carriage control error
5200 ...................Head temperature sensor error
5400 ...................Printer temperature sensor error
5600 ...................No cartridge error
5C00 ...................Purging operation error
5200 ...................Scanner cartridge error

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Product review : Canon Pixma iP1200 series

Specification of Canon Pixma iP1200 series (1200,1600,2200)

• Paper feeding method: Auto Sheet Feeder
• Resolution: 4800 X 1200 dpi (max)
• Printing speed:
  
  -iP1200/1600 : approx. 70 seconds
  
  -iP2200 : approx. 50 seconds
  
  (PP-101, 4 X 6, borderless printing, default print quality)
  
• Fast mode print duty: 50% duty
• Print width: 203.2 mm (216 mm in borderless printing)
• Interface: USB 2.0 Full Speed
• ASF stacking capacity:
  -Max. 10 mm (approx 100 pages of 75 g/m2)
  -Paper weight 64 – 105 g/m2:

Plain paper : 10 mm or less

High Resolution Paper : 10 mm (approx. 80 sheets) or less
Glossy Photo Paper ,Photo Paper Plus Semi-Glossy: - A4,LTR: 10 sheets or less
- 4 X 6: 20 sheets or less
Photo Paper Pro,Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Matte Photo Paper: - A4,LTR,5 X 7: 10 sheets or less
- 4 X 6 : 20 sheets or less
Photo Paper Plus Double Sided: 1 sheet
Transparency : 30 sheets or less
Envelope : 10 sheets or less
T-shirt Transfer : 1 sheet
Photo Stickers : 1 sheet

• Borderles printing: up to A4,LTR
• Detection Function:

Cover open: Available
Presence of ink cartridge: Available
Presence of ink: Available
Presence of paper: Available
Paper width: Not available
Waste ink absorber full: Available
Internal temperature: Available
Remaining ink amount: Available
Print head alignment: Available

• Power supply:

Input voltage / Frequency: 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60Hz
Power consumption: 10 W (during printing), 1 W (stand by status)

Review:

Canon iP1200 series are the first generation of canon ink jet printer that used FINE Cartridge PG40 & Cl41. Even though categorized as low end printer, these printer have both document and photo printing capabilities with satisfying result. Technically, canon pixma iP1200,1600, & 2200 are fully convertible each other since they have identical part inside. So, you can alter model name by using General Tools for Canon Pixma iP1200 series.

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Fine Cartridge for Canon Pixma Series Released On 2007

Market region:

America
Model name: Pixma iP1800
Cartridge in original packing:
Black: PG-30 (Optional: PG-40)
Colour: CL-31 (Optional: CL-41)
Optional :
Black: PG-40
Colour: CL-41

Europe & Oceania
Model name: Pixma iP1800/iP2500
Cartridge in original packing :
Black: PG-37
Colour: CL-38
Optional:
Black: PG-40
Colour: CL-41

Asia
Model name: Pixma iP1880/iP2580
Cartridge in original packing :
Black: PG-830
Colour: CL-831
Optional:
Black: PG-40
Colour: CL-41

Japan
Model name: Pixus iP2500
Cartridge in original packing :
Black: BC-70
Colour: BC-71
Optional:
Black: BC-90
Colour: BC-91

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Fine Cartridge for Canon Pixma Series Released On 2006

Market region:

Japan
Model name : Pixus iP1700/2200
Cartridge in original packing :
-Black: BC-70
-Colour: BC-71
Optional:
-Black: BC-90
-Colour: BC-91

Other than Japan

Model name: Pixma iP1200/1300
Cartridge in original packing : CL-41
Optional: PG-40

Model name: Pixma iP1600
Cartridge in original packing :
-Black: PG-40
-Colour: CL-41
Optional: -

Model name: Pixma iP1700/2200
Cartridge in original packing :
-Black: PG-40
-Colour: CL-41
Optional:
-Black: PG-50
-Colour: CL-51

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Blinking in Orange/Green: 3 times

Description: Line Feed Error

Related models:
bjc series: bjc3000,6200 etc
s series: s300,400,450,4500,520,600,820,6300,9000 etc
i series: i250,255,320,355,450,455,550,560,6100,6500,850,865,905d,950,9100 etc.
pixma series:
ip1000,1200,1300,1600,1700,1800,1880,2580,3000,3300,3500,4000,4200,4500,
5200,
6000d,6230,6600d,6700d,ix4000,5000,pro 9000,9500, etc

Summary:
This error showed up when printer fail in performing line feed (paper feed) operation (Line Feed = LF). Mostly, the problem caused by faulty paper feed sensor so that paper feed motor doesn’t move properly.

This problem may also occurred in case of displacement of belt of paper feed motor or in some case of service action, setting belt of paper feed too tight or dirty film timing slit disc will cause the same symptom . Rarely, faulty paper feed motor may shows the same.
Overall, faulty paper feed sensor is mostly happen in daily experience.

Remedial action:

• Replace paper feed sensor (in some models, paper feed sensor is integrated in logic board of the printer. So, replace the board in this case)
• Loosen belt of paper motor
• Replace paper feed motor.

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Error Message: More than one ink installed

Description:
Ink Detection Error

Related Model:
Canon pixma ip3300,3500,4200,4500,5200,6600,6700,ix4000,5000,pro9000,9500
mp500,520,530,820,mx700,800,6700

Here is the example of this problem i found in a site.
"I have a Canon Pixma MP500 all-in-one printer, and I have been receiving sporadic error messages. Either an ink is missing or “Error Number : 1681 More than one ink tank of the following color is installed. Magenta [8] Use only one ink tank per color at a time.” - both errors point to the Magenta ink tank."

Summary:
This problem appears in canon printer that uses ink cli series (e.g cli8,pg5b). As usual, printer will perform initialize test including in detection test. In this case, printer detects that two or more identical ink installed in print head. Ink cli series have built in chip to store information such as ink identity, ink level, etc. If this chip is fault then printer cannot collect the information from it. But in some cases (e.g short circuitry in the chip) it's possible that the chip harms other part such as carriage unit (carriage part). Since they are connected in parallel, it's often that carriage unit is wrong in detecting the ink. Beware of this problem!. Installing new ink tank to the printer with this current problem cause new ink damage too. So, if you got this problem please don't take any risk!. It strongly recommended that you replace carriage part and suspected ink tank.

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Deactivate Ink Level Detection Function

Hi guys!. Do you know that low ink or ink has run out message appears once the cartridge is empty. If you want to use refill ink in that cartridge then you need to deactivate (disable) ink level to get your printer run as usual. The following tips is to fix low ink error message in case of refill ink usage. Below some methods to deactivate (disable) ink level detection function for some models. Each method is applicable for a group of printer models due to its similarity.


METHOD I:
Press RESUME/CANCEL button once.

Applicable Models:
BJC series: bjc3000,bjc8200,etc
S series: s400,s600,s800,s520,s6300,s9000etc
i Series: i255,i320,i350,i355,i450,i470d,i550,i560,i850,i950,i6100,
i6500,i9100,etc
Pixma series: ip1000,ip1200,ip1300,ip1500,ip1600,ip1700,ip2000,ip2200,
ip3000,ip4000,etc

METHOD II:
Hold down RESUME/CANCEL button for 5 seconds or more

Applicable Models:
Pixma series: ip1880,1980,3300,3500,4200,4500,5200,6700d,pro9000,9500,ix4000,5000,etc

METHOD III:
Press START button once.
* COLOR button for colour cartridge
* BLACK button for black cartridge

Applicable Models:
Pixma MP series: MP150,MP160,etc

METHOD IV:
Hold down STOP/RESET button for 5 seconds or more

Applicable models:
Pixma MP/MX series: MP145,MP228,MP245,MP520,MP800,MX850,MP970,MX308,MX318,MX7600,etc

METHOD V:
Press OK button

Applicable models:
Canon Pixma MP170,MP180,MP450,MP470,etc

Important!
Receive Fax Document after Deactivating Ink Level Detection Function

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How To Reset Ink Level of Fine Cartridge

I got some question ask how to reset ink level of fine cartridge such as pg40/cl41 and pg830/cl831 due to usage of refill ink . Hmm, I think this is great issue to discuss.

As a matter of fact, ink level of fine cartridge cannot be reset permanently. So, how to fix low ink message shows in status monitor of the printer?. There are 2 ways: by deactivating ink level detection function and by resetting ink level by using software iptool or mptool universal tools.  iptool used for ip series while mptool used for mp series. In this chance, we will discuss the second way.

These software (iptool & mptool), as far as i know, not officially released by Canon. It is probably third party software (any idea friend? tell me). I found it unpurposely in the web. When I try this software, ink level can be successfully reset and display bar in status monitor shows level 100% full.

To reset ink level by using this software perform these steps:

Using iptool (model used in this example is ip1880)

• Make sure that printer driver has been installed.

• Run iptool

Pict 1. Ink level before reset

• Reset ink counter by clicking Reset Black & Reset Colour button.
• Now ink level has been 100 % for each colour.

Pict 2. Ink level after reset is 100 % for each colour.

Note: Procedure using mptools is similar with using iptools.

Some notice in using these software:

• iptool works only on model: ip1200/1300/1600/1700/1800 series/
• mptool works only on model: mp150/160/170/180/450/
• Do not installed the cartridge that ink level has been reset to another printer for ink level will be back to original condition.
• Do not installed another cartridge in printer that used in resetting ink level for the same reason mentioned above.

After using these software I come to the conclusion:

• These software can reset ink level of fine cartridge tentatively, not permanently due to condition mentioned above.
• These software reset ink level of fine cartridge by manipulating ink level data that read and stored in printer but not reset memory chip of fine cartridge (since it cannot?!!).
• These software does not support model not listed.
• Ink level data shows properly as new cartridge as long as the cartridge is not changed.

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Blinking in Orange/Green: 2 times

Description: Carriage Error
Error Code: 5100

Related models:
Canon bjc series: bjc3000,bjc6200 etc
Canon s series: s300,s400,s450,s4500,s520,s600,s820,s6300,s9000 etc
Canon i series: i250,i255,i320,i355,i450,i455,i550,i560,i6100,i6500,
i850,i865,i905d,i950,i9100 etc.
Canon pixma series:
iP1000,iP1200,iP1300,iP1600,iP1700,iP1880,2580,iP3000,iP3300,iP3500,
iP4000,iP4200,iP4500,iP5200,iP6000d,iP6230,iP6600d,iP6700d,ix4000,ix5000,pro 9000,pro9500,pro9500 Mark II

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Reset Waste Ink Counter: Method 3

Related Models:
Canon BJC1000,BJC2000,BJC2100,S100,S200 series.

This is a procedure to reset waste ink counter of the printer models listed above.

Procedure:

• First, make sure to remove cartridge, unplug power cord, & close front access cover.
• Connect power cord while holding down RESUME/RESET button.
• Release RESUME/RESET button,press and hold RESUME/RESET button for 5 seconds and release it.
• Hold down RESUME/RESET button for 2 second or more then release it.
• Unplug power cord.

In this step your printer should work normally.

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Some Notice in Using General Tool for Canon Printer

Related models:
canon i250,255,320,350,355
canon pixma ip1000,1200,1300,1500,1600,1700,1800,1880,1980,2200,2580

After knowing how to reset waste ink counter of the printer, probably we have some problems in using general tools?. Check this out!. Here are some notice in using general tools:

• Don't forget to change file attribute to 'Archive' since general tools contain some self written file. Apply to all over file in the folder.
• If message 'Port name not regist' please reinstall Ms. Windows. Sometimes, general tools require a fresh Windows.
• In case of no USB port appear in port menu,please install printer driver.
• Some general tools work on similar model, but may not properly work. E.g. General tools for ip1700 can be used to reset waste ink counter of ip1880,but doesn't work to reset EEPROM data.
• It's strongly recommended to replace waste ink absorber in case of resetting waste ink counter. See here for details!

Related post:
Reset Waste Ink Absorber Counter for Group B

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Convertibility of Canon Printer

"After resetting waste ink counter my printer Canon Pixma ip1200 detected as Canon Pixma ip1600. What can I do?. How come?"

This panic printer user post his problem in Fixya.com where I active as one of expert there. Well, I want to inform you that some of canon inkjet printers are identical each other due to feature, electrical and mechanical system. Some of them fully convertible; we can change the model in some click without changing the hardware. While, some of them need logic board replacement to the equivalent models to convert.

Below are some of canon inkjet printers that fully convertible each other:

• Canon i250,i255,i350,i355
• Canon pixma iP1200,iP1600,iP2200
• Canon pixma iP1300,iP1700

Product model above fully convertible by change product model. You need run General Tool from the computer to do this.

The following models are convertible by replace the logic board:

• Canon S6300,i6100,i6500
• Canon pixma ix4000/ix5000

Actually, more models are convertible. That just some of popular model we know. Remember, you have to know the following facts if you convert your printer model:

• You need re-install printer driver to the model detected by the computer.
• All EEPROM data will be lost (include waste ink counter, page count, etc) and can not be restore.
• Some features may not work properly

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Reset Waste Ink Counter (Clearing Waste Ink Absorber Full Error) for Group B

Related models:
canon i250,255,320,350,355
canon pixma ip1000,1200,1300,1500,1600,1700,1800,1880,2200,2580 etc.

Hi everybody! In the previous post I have told you how to reset waste ink counter for group A. Now I will explain how to fix Waste Ink Absorber Error for printer categorized in Group B (see also ..). One of type of this group is ip1000. Well, here is the procedure.

To reset waste ink counter for group B, perform the following step:

1. Enter service mode.
2. Connect USB cable (you may also connect USB cable before entering service mode, no problem).
3. Run General Tool for each series from your computer; select below procedure which appropriate with your printer model.

For i320/xnu i320

• Select USB port
• In destination set: choose 1 for xnu i320, or choose 2 for i320.
• Exit general tool and run your printer as usual.

For i250 series (255/350/355), ip1000,ip1500

• Select USB port
• Mark EEPROM clear check box.
• Click Test Pattern button, wait until a pattern completely printed.
• Exit general tool and run your printer as usual.

Note: ip1000 & have the same procedure with i255 series.

For ip1200 series (1200/1600/2200), ip13000 series (1300/1700), ip1880

• Select USB port
• Click waste ink counter: Main & Platen
• Exit general tool and run your printer as usual.

If you dont't have EEPROM resetter (general tool) yet, you can follow the link provided in this blog.

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Entering Service Mode
Reset Waste Ink Counter for Group A
Reset Waste Ink Counter without Replacing Absober

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Reset Waste Ink Counter: Method 1

Related models:
Canon s series: s300,s520,s600,s820,s830,s6300,s9000
Canon i series: i450,i455,i475,i560,i6100,i6500,i850,i905D,i9100,i950,i9950
Canon Pixma iP series: ip3000,ip3300,ip4000,ip5000,ip4200,ip4500,ip5200,ip6600,ip6700,ip8500,ix4000,ix5000,pro 9000,pro9500
MP/MX series: MP145,MP150,MP160,MP170,MP180,MP228,MP450,MP475,MP476,MP520,MP800,MX308,MX318,MX700,MX7600,etc

This method is applied to reset waste ink counter of Canon inkjet printer stated above to fix waste ink absorber full error.

Procedure:

• Enter Service Mode Method I
  
• Press RESUME/CANCEL button (STOP/RESET button in MP,MX series) 4 times in a row
• Turn off the printer (Press POWER button until the printer is completely OFF. Notice: NEVER turn off the printer by disconnecting power cord!)

In this stage your printer is already in normal condition and ready to use.

Read also:
Entering Service Mode
Reset Waste Ink Counter without Replacing Ink Absorber
Error Code: E27

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Enter Service Mode: Method I

Applicable Models:
Canon BJC series: BJC3000,BJC8200,etc
Canon S series: S300,S450,S520,S600,S820,S6300,S9000,etc
Canon i series: i450,i550,i850,i950,i6100,i6500,etc
Canon Pixma iP series: iP2000,iP3000,etc
Canon Pixma MP/MX series: MP150,170,160,180,145,228, MP400,MX308,etc

PROCEDURE

• Plug in power cable
• In OFF condition, press and hold RESUME/CANCEL button (STOP/RESET button in MP/MX series)
• Press and hold POWER button
• Release RESUME/CANCEL button
• Press RESUME/CANCEL button 2 times in a row
• Release POWER button
  

Now, the printer has already in Service Mode.

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Operational Mode of The Printer

Generally, the printer has 3 operational modes: user mode, service mode, special mode. User mode is condition which printer normally operates as user commonly does. Service mode is condition which some service action (e.g. Clear EEPROM, print EEPROM data, clear waste ink counter, destination set, etc) can be accessed. Special mode is used to back up ink level data.

User mode & service mode are available for: BJC series, S series, i series (including XNU I series), PIXMA series, MP/MPC/MX series. While special mode available only for ip1200/1600/2200.

Here is the explanation:

Ip1200/1600/2200 are first generation of canon printer that use memory chip in cartridge.

When we install new original cartridge into the printer, then ink level will be displayed properly in computer monitor. Problem occurs when we change the cartridge with another cartridge, and we want reinstall the previous cartridge. The computer will display ‘Ink Level Unknown’, then we need to press Resume/Cancel button one or two times depend on number of cartridge that installed. To solve this problem, we need to back up ink level data that can be accessed in special mode (not service mode) so that ink level of previous cartridge can be restore and displayed properly.

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Reset Waste Ink Absorber Counter Without replacing Ink Absorber. Is it wise?

Some of us probably has ever experienced that our printer ink absorber is full. Then we find out EEPROM Resetter and it user guide in the web. Thanks god, we finally got it. After using this software we replace ink absorber, abracadabra, and the printer run properly without showing message “Waste Ink Absorber is Full”. Is the problem over? Frankly, it is not recommended to reset waste ink counter without replacing ink absorber. I do not suggest you to do this more than one times. Why? Here is the explanation. The printer counts every droplet that has made for each colour and records total number of droplet overall. When the droplet that has made rise to 95 % of ink absorber capacity, printer shows message “Waste Ink Absorber Almost Full” until the printer stop to operate.

If you reset waste ink counter without replacing ink absorber, means that you are about to overload ink absorber. If you only do this one time, it may be tolerable. Be carefull if you do this more than one time, because it can flood your printer and harm other part. As a simple example, often ink flood make feed roller become dirt and leave some track on media surface. In some case, ink contact electrical part cause short circuit, make big trouble to your printer. So, be carefull if you reset waste ink counter without replacing ink absorber. It strongly recommended that you replace ink absorber in case of waste ink counter reset. All right, I hope this will be useful for you all.

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Ink Cartridge, Cartridge & Print head

In inkjet printer terminology, we often hear following part name: ink cartridge, cartridge, and print head. These three parts are different thing. They are categorized in consumable part. So they will be worn out.

Ink cartridge (also called ink tank) is storage where the ink stored.

Picture 1. Ink Cartridge (Ink Tank)

Print head is part that produces bubble by thermal process (ink heating process) before it being dropped to media surface. Ink is to be installed in print head.

Picture 2. Printhead

The integration between ink cartridge (ink tank) and print head which is integrated in one assembly called cartridge. In other word, cartridge contains ink tank and print head. Note that ink cartridge (ink tank), cartidge, and print head are different. Have nice day!

Picture 3. Cartidge

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Blinking in Orange: 8 times

Description: Waste Ink Absorber Full Almost Full (warning)

Related models:
bjc series: bjc3000,6200 etc
s series: s300,400,450,4500,520,600,820,6300,9000 etc
i series: i250,255,320,355,450,455,550,560,6100,6500,850,865,905d,950,9100 etc.
pixma series:
ip1000,1200,1300,1500,1600,1700,1800,1880,2580,3000,3300,3500,4000,4200,4500,
5200,6000d,6230d,6600d,6700d,ix4000,5000,pro 9000,9500

Summary:

Before Waste Ink Absorber Full error occurs, the printer warns us by blinking in orange 8 times to anticipate it. It shows when ink absorber capacity rise to about 95 % or more. Anyway, we are still given opportunity to print document for about 50 to 100 pages in A4 by pressing Resume button.

Remedial action:

• Press Resume button (temporary)
• Replace waste ink absorber and clear waste ink counter using General Tool.

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Blinking in Orange: 7 times

Description: Cartridge / Print head Not Properly Installed

Related models:
s series: s300,400,450,4500,520,600,820,6300,9000
i series: i250,255,320,355,450,455,550,560,6100,6500,850,865,
905d,950,9100 etc.
pixma series:
ip1000,1200,1300,1500,1600,1700,1800,1880,2580,3000,3300,
3500,4000,4200,4500,5200,6000d,6230d,6600d,6700d,ix4000,5000,pro 9000,9500

Summary:

This indicates that the printer cannot collect cartridge / print head status. Please reinstall cartridge first. If the problem still persists, the cartridge / print head may be faulty and need replacement.

Remedial action:

• Reinstall cartridge / print head
• Replace cartridge / print head with new one.

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Blinking in Orange: 6 times

Description: Ink Level Unknown
Related models:
Canon pixma ip1200,1300,1700,1880,mp145,150,160,170,180,228,mx308,mx318

Summary:
This message appears when the printer fails in collecting ink level information. This problem commonly happen in usage of refill ink or the ink level detection function deactivated.

Remedial action: Deactivate ink level detection function
Replace ink cartridge

Related posts:
Deactivate ink level detection function
Low ink warning/ink runs out

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Blinking in Orange : 5 times

Description: No Cartridge/Print head Installed

Related models:
Canon s series: s300,400,450,4500,520,600,820,6300,9000
Canon i series:
i250,255,320,355,450,455,550,560,6100,6500,850,865,905d,950,9100
Canon pixma series:
ip1000,1200,1300,1500,1600,1700,1800,1880,2580,3000,3300,3500,4000,4200,
4500,5200,6000d,6230d,6600d,6700d,ix4000,5000,pro 9000,9500

Summary:
This indicates that printer cannot detect the cartridge in the printer. These are possibilities due to the problem:

• There are no cartridge installed in the printer
• Cartridge error so that the printer cannot detect the cartridge.
• Carriage unit error so there is no communication between cartridge and the printer.
• The last, logic board error so cannot detect the cartridge.

Remedial action:

• Replace cartridge
• Replace carriage unit
• Replace logic board

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Blinking in Orange : 4 times

Description: Low Ink Warning / Ink Runs Out

Related models:
Canon bjc series: bjc3000,6200
Canon s series: s300,400,450,4500,520,600,820,6300,9000
Canon i series:
i250,255,320,355,450,455,550,560,6100,6500,850,865,905d,950,9100
Canon pixma series:
ip1000,1200,1300,1500,1600,1700,1800,1880,2580,3000,3300,3500,4000,4200,
4500,5200,6000d,6230d,6600d,6700d,ix4000,5000,pro 9000,9500

Summary:
The indication shows that low ink warning or ink has run out happens. When the indication appears, press Resume button to continue printing remaining documents. Even tough the indication has shown up, physically some ink still remain in sponge in cartridge.

Remedial action:
Deactivate ink level ink level detection function: In case of using refill ink, the problems will remain due to ink level data is stored in chip memory in the cartridge. You can do this tricks tentatively. Ink level will display to proper point every time you replace the cartridge with new one.
Replace cartridge with new one.

Related posts:
Deactivate ink level detection function

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Blinking in Orange : 3 times

Description: Paper Jam error

Related models:
s series: s300,400,450,4500,520,600,820,6300,9000
i series: i250,255,320,355,450,455,550,560,6100,6500,850,865,905d,950,9100
pixma series:
ip1000,1200,1300,1500,1600,1700,1800,1880,2580,3000,3300,3500,4000,4200,
4500,5200,6000d,6230d,6600d,6700d,ix4000,5000,pro 9000,9500

Summary:
This error indicates that sheet feed unit cannot feed the paper properly, so the paper sensor stay ON. Note that, in some cases, missing of paper sensor spring can make the same indication. For this one, the error preceded by successful printing process.

Remedial action:

• Remove the jam paper, then press RESUME button.
• Replace missing paper sensor spring.

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Blinking in Orange 2 times

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Blinking in Orange : 2 times

Description: Paper Feed Error

Related models:
Canon s300,400,450,4500,520,600,820,6300,9000
Canon i250,255,320,355,450,455,550,560,6100,6500,850,865,905d,950,9100
Canon pixma:
ip1000,1200,1300,1500,1600,1700,1800,1880,2580,3000,3300,3500,4000,
4200,4500,5200,6000d,6230d,6600d,6700d,ix4000,5000,pro 9000,9500

Summary:
In normal condition, blinking 2 times in orange indicates that no paper detected in paper tray. First, please check whether paper is present in paper tray. If you are sure paper is present, set the paper properly then press Resume / Cancel button to continue printing.

If the problem still persist, commonly there is unidentified material in paper path that ban the paper to be fed.

Remedial action:

• Set the paper properly, then press Resume button to continue printing.
• Remove main cover and clean paper path from the material.

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Identify Error Indicator of Canon Inkjet Printer

Our topic today is How to Identify Error Indicator of Canon inkjet printer. First, we should understand indication shown by LED indicator. Each phenomenon is represented by flashing LED. ERROR in the printer is represented by Blinking in Orange (Alarm LED) or combination of Orange (Alarm LED) and Green (Power LED). And the PROCESS is represented by Blinking in Green.
There are two types of error indicated by blinking LED. Blinking in orange (Alarm LED) indicates OPERATOR CALL ERROR and blinking in orange/green alternately indicates SERVICE CALL ERROR. Please check here for more details about error type of Canon printer.
Each error indicator mentioned above has certain count. How to count error indicator that indicated by flashing LED?. Well, take a look at your printer. For the first time the printer turned on, power LED (green) will flash and immediately goes standby about 5 seconds then the printer starts blinking in certain number with interval about 2 seconds. The end of count is when the power LED standby about 5 second again. Afterward the process will cycle from the beginning.
How many times LED indicator blinks tells us what is the error occurs on the printer.

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