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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