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April 29, 2010

How To Reset Ink Level of FINE Cartridge by Using iPTools Software

Our topic today is how to reset ink level of FINE cartridge such as PG40B,CL41C,PG830B,and CL831C by using iPTool universal resetter. iPTools software, as far as I know,is not Canon officially released software. Someone with high creativity has created it.
Follow below procedure to reset ink level of FINE cartridge listed above.

PROCEDURE
  • Preparation: get iPTools universal reseter
  • Turn the printer on and connect it to the computer
  • Run iPTools universal resetter (make sure that printer driver has been installed)
  • Reset ink counter by clicking Reset Black and Reset Colour button.
Note on using iPTools:
  • iPTools is applicable only for: iP1200,iP1300,iP1600,iP1700,iP1880 series
  • 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
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April 26, 2010

How To Reset Waste Ink Counter Epson CX6500 Manually

At this chance we talk about how to reset waste ink counter Epson CX6500. Epson CX6500 is a multifunction printer for SOHO user. When ink absorber of this all in one printer is full, reset waste ink counter is needed.
There are two method that we can use as usual to reset waste ink counter Epson CX6500 multifunction inkjet printer: manual reset by button pressing combination and by using SSC software. To reset waste ink counter of this printer manually,please check the following steps.

PROCEDURE

  • Press and hold B/W + COLOR + STOP button
  • Press POWER button, do not release all the buttons until you see the light indicator is blinking and then a message appears on the LCD display
  • Release all the buttons
  • Press the COLOR button to clear protection counter
  • Turn the printer off by pressing POWER button

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April 25, 2010

How To Reset Waste Ink Counter iP1000: Repost

This is an old topic I had written few years ago in this blog actually. Never mind,who knows it will be useful for new people who follows this blog. When Canon Pixma iP1000 inkjet printer shows message 'waste ink absorber is full' it needs waste ink absorber replacement. But,under urgent situation you can only reset waste ink counter without replacing waste ink absorber. Please check the following steps to reset waste ink counter Canon iP1000.

PROCEDURE
I. Enter Service Mode

  • Hold down POWER button (do not release)
  • Plug in power cable
  • Press RESUME/CANCEL button twice
II. Execute Reset Operation

  • Connect USB cable between printer and computer
  • Set A4 paper size in paper tray
  • Run Canon iP1000 General Tools.exe. Download here if you don't have this EEPROM Resetter yet.
  • Select USB port
  • Click on EEPROM CLEAR check box
  • Click TEST PATTERN button, wait until a pattern completely printed
  • Turn the printer off and exit general tool

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April 24, 2010

What's New on Printer Clinic?

Time to time I try to keep this blog simple and friendly for visitors of this blog. That's why I make some changes today. Look arround!. You see that no more download links for software like printer drivers and EEPROM resetters on the right side bar. I move these download links to the pages on the header menu.
Visitor who need EEPROM Resetters for their printer may go to EEPROM Resetter page and you can find download links there. While other who need some printer drivers can directly go to Printer Driver page. Please read tips for downloading first before you download the EEPROM resetters and printer drivers.
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April 22, 2010

Useful Tips Before Loading The Paper in The Paper Tray

In the printing process, paper jam more frequently occurs on bad paper handling rather than mechanical failure of the printer. So,to ensure that printing process runs smoothly please pay good attention to the following tips before loading the paper in paper tray of your printer.
  • Align the edges of paper neatly before loading. Loading paper without aligning the edges may cause paper jams.
  • If paper is curled, hold the opposing curled corners and gently bend them in the opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat
  • To avoid curling, handle paper as follows.
  1. When you do not print, remove unused paper from the Rear Tray, put them back into the package, and keep it on a level surface.
  2. Take out only the necessary number of sheets from the package, just before printing.
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April 17, 2010

Legal Limitation on Use of Image Reproduced by All in One Printer

Today all in one printer takes important role on reproducing colorful image due to its functionality: scan,copy,print. But,please be careful of legal limitation on use image reproduced by this multifunction printer. Note that it may be unlawful to make copies of, scan, print, or use reproductions of the following documents. The list provided is non-exhaustive. When in doubt, check with a legal representative in your jurisdiction.

Document List:

  • Paper money
  • Money orders
  • Certificates of deposit
  • Postage stamps (canceled or uncanceled)
  • Identifying badges or insignias
  • Selective service or draft papers
  • Checks or drafts issued by governmental agencies
  • Motor vehicle licenses and certificates of title
  • Traveler's checks
  • Food stamps
  • Passports
  • Immigration papers
  • Internal revenue stamps (canceled or uncanceled)
  • Bonds or other certificates of indebtedness
  • Stock certificates
  • Copyrighted works/works of art without permission of copyright owner
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April 12, 2010

Why Genuine Ink Cartridge and Paper?

Actually, there are some reasons why major brand printer vendor such as Canon,Epson,Lexmark,HP,etc recommend genuine consumable to inkjet printer user. Inkjet printer genuine consumable such as ink and paper are developed specifically for use with certain inkjet printers. In order to maintain the performance of your printer,it's strongly recommended that you use genuine ink cartridge. Using compatible ink cartridge (including ink cartridge refilled with non-genuine ink through a drilled hole) may cause damage to your printer.

Deterioration in print quality or any other detrimental effect on print performance. The product warranty for your printer would not be applied to any trouble caused by use of non-genuine ink cartridge. After sales service for such trouble would be provided on fee-chargeable basis within the warranty period. Please have the above in mind when you use non-genuine ink cartridges from the third party!.
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April 10, 2010

Tutorial How To Reset Waste Ink Counter MX308 and MX318

Applicable Models:
Canon Pixma MX308,MX318
When ink absorber of Canon Pixma MX308 or MX318 is full, the printer will show error message 'Check Printer 5B00' on the printer display while 'Waste Ink Absorber Full' shows on the monitor. Do you know how to clear this error?. To fix this error you must reset waste ink counter of the printer. The procedure is listed below in chronological  order to help you perform the reset procedure correctly.

PROCEDURE

I. Enter Service Mode:

  • Plug in power cable
  • Hold down STOP/RESET button
  • Hold down POWER button
  • Release STOP/RESET
  • Press STOP/RESET twice in a row
Now the printer is already in service in service mode.

II.Execute Waste Ink Counter Reset Operation:

  • Set a piece of A4 paper in paper tray
  • Press STOP/RESET button 4 times (POWER lamp and ALARM lamp will blink alternately each time the button is pressed)
  • Turn off the printer by pressing POWER button (The printer will print waste ink counter data before going  off)
When you turn on the printer,waste ink absorber full error is cleared and the printer work normally.
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April 07, 2010

Canon Pixma iP4500 Printer Driver Add On Module for Windows 7

Canon iP4500 add on module  is driver update needed for running the printer on Windows 7 OS. The printer driver's functionality will be expanded with this driver update. This add on module officially support windows 7 both windows 7 versions 32 bit and 64 bit.
First of all, you need to download ip4500 driver add on module  the software in the self-extracting form (.exe format) and save to your computer. Double click on the exe file that you downloaded and the installation will be started automatically as soon as self-extracting process finished.

File information:
File name: Canon iP4500 Windows 7 add on module
File format: self extracting (exe format)
File size: 30.401 KB
Download! 
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April 04, 2010

Printer Driver Add On Module for Windows 7

Some of inkjet printer user use windows 7 OS nowadays. May be you are one of them. As we know that windows 7 accommodate more device so it can be automatically detected on windows 7 (Plug and Play). The problem rise when user try to install their printer on that OS. The printer did not work. That is common problem used to happen to printer user.
For example, you use Canon Pixma iP1880. In order to work properly the printer need an add on module to install on windows 7.
Add on module in this case is a software that will expand the functionality of the printer driver. Commonly the printer vendor regularly update the driver and other supporting software for it. You can check it out on their website. Some of printer driver update are available on this blog.:)
 Remember that like other windows OS, windows 7 is released in 2 version 32 bit and 64 bit. Please make sure that the add on module supports the version of your windows 7. Have a nice experience using windows 7 with your printer!.
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Brother MFC-6490CW: Wireless All in One Printer Which Support A3 Paper Size

Currently, a printer is not merely have to be connected through a USB port. For instance, Brother MFC-6940CW all in one (multifunction) printer have another solution to connect the printer to the computer set. MFC-6940CW can be connected via a wireless device well known as WiFi that can be used without connecting cables.
You are also free to place it where you want as far as it is still reached and connected to the wireless device. However, USB ports and UTP could still be found on this printer. Actually, this printer is more suitable office user because it is a all in one printer which has scan, print, copy and fax function but not limited for home user.
On the front panel you will find a range of useful buttons to access various functions of the printer. The facility is equipped with 3.3 inch color LCD screen. In addition, you will find a memory card slots and USB 2.0 compatible with PictBridge port which will function to perform direct printing via memory cards, flashdisk, or directly from digital camera using. At the bottom you'll find a paper tray up which support up to A3 paper size. While at the top you will find a scan function that must be opened first. There is also Automatic Document Feeder tray to help you copy in large quantities. Brother MFC-6490CW all in one printer uses an inkjet technology with 4 ink cartridges: black, cyan, magenta, and yellow.

Technical Reference:

  • Printing Technology: Inkjet
  • Function: Print,Scan,Copy,Fax
  • Display: 3.3 inch color LCD
  • Memory Capacity: 64 MB
  • Interface: USB 2.0, USB direct, PictBridge, Memory Card
  • Consumable: 4 cartridge ink system
  • Print Resolution: Up to 6000 x 1200 dpi
  • Dimension: 540x488x323 mm

Plus:

  • All in one (multifunction) inkjet printer which support up to A3 paper size
  • Support direct printing from memory card,flashdisk,or digital camera
  • Equipped with wireless connection (WiFi)
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