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...
June 28, 2008
June 20, 2008
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....
June 04, 2008
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...
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...
Blinking in Orange: 8 times
Description: Waste Ink Absorber Full Almost Full (warning) Related models:bjc series: bjc3000,6200 etcs series: s300,400,450,4500,520,600,820,6300,9000 etci 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 9000,9500Summary: 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...
Blinking in Orange: 7 times
Description: Cartridge / Print head Not Properly Installed Related models:s series: s300,400,450,4500,520,600,820,6300,9000i 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 9000,9500Summary: 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...
Blinking in Orange: 6 times
Description: Ink Level UnknownRelated models:Canon pixma ip1200,1300,1700,1880,mp145,150,160,170,180,228,mx308,mx318Summary: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 functionReplace ink cartridgeRelated posts:Deactivate ink level detection functionLow ink warning/ink runs out ...
