Canon printer error warning

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Rob.

A friend has a Canon printer (using OEM inks BTW :) )

Is is showing a warning that the waste tank is almost full and should be
taken to the service agent for service.

Is there something to reset the counter like the Epson? or how's this done.

Don't have the model number at present but can find out if necessary.

thanks
 
Rob. said:
A friend has a Canon printer (using OEM inks BTW :) )

Is is showing a warning that the waste tank is almost full and should
be taken to the service agent for service.

Is there something to reset the counter like the Epson? or how's this
done.

Don't have the model number at present but can find out if necessary.

thanks
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You may be able to do it once but you are taking the risk of a great big
mess.

It may be economical to get a new IP4500 on sale for maybe $20 more than
a new set of carts.
 
Rob. said:
A friend has a Canon printer (using OEM inks BTW :) )

Is is showing a warning that the waste tank is almost full and should be
taken to the service agent for service.

Is there something to reset the counter like the Epson? or how's this
done.

Don't have the model number at present but can find out if necessary.

thanks
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Yes. either google the specific model and "reset code for waste ink tank"
or go to the nifty-stuff forum. There is a thread on this specific problem.
 
Burt said:
Yes. either google the specific model and "reset code for waste ink tank"
or go to the nifty-stuff forum. There is a thread on this specific problem.
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Thanks Ill have a look there as well.
 
measekite said:
You may be able to do it once but you are taking the risk of a great big
mess.

It may be economical to get a new IP4500 on sale for maybe $20 more than
a new set of carts.
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Thats not what I was asking.
 
A friend has a Canon printer (using OEM inks BTW :) )

Is is showing a warning that the waste tank is almost full and should be
taken to the service agent for service.

Is there something to reset the counter like the Epson? or how's this done.

Don't have the model number at present but can find out if necessary.

thanks
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If you search you'll be able to find instructions on how to replace the
waste ink pad and reset the counter. You'll also find that it is a very
messy job and may not be worth the effort. If you merely reset the
counter without replacing the pad you or your friend will eventually
have a mess on the bottom, and under, the printer - probably at an
inopportune time.
 
Bernie said:
If you search you'll be able to find instructions on how to replace
the waste ink pad and reset the counter. You'll also find that it is
a very messy job and may not be worth the effort. If you merely reset
the counter without replacing the pad you or your friend will
eventually have a mess on the bottom, and under, the printer -
probably at an inopportune time.
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VERY GOOD ADVICE.
 
Bernie said:
If you search you'll be able to find instructions on how to replace the
waste ink pad and reset the counter. You'll also find that it is a very
messy job and may not be worth the effort. If you merely reset the
counter without replacing the pad you or your friend will eventually
have a mess on the bottom, and under, the printer - probably at an
inopportune time.
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Thanks Bernie
 
Your better off buying a HP printer and you wont have this problem.
The Canon IP4500 uses chipped cartridges that cost more than per/ml
than thier BCI 6 style cartridges.
 
You are better off getting a Canon IP4500 and using factory recommended ink.

[email protected] wrote:

Your better off buying a HP printer and you wont have this problem. The Canon IP4500 uses chipped cartridges that cost more than per/ml than thier BCI 6 style cartridges.
 
The best factory recomended ink is from the aftermarket...according to
Canon...just don't buy generic.
 
[email protected]. said:
measekite wrote:




Thats not what I was asking.
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Measley takes the art of not answering the question you're asking to the
next level: he gives a false answer to the question you're not asking.
Seems obsessed with mess also.
 
Irwin Peckinloomer wrote:

measekite wrote:



You may be able to do it once but you are taking the risk of a great big mess. It may be economical to get a new IP4500 on sale for maybe $20 more than a new set of carts.



Thats not what I was asking.



Measley takes the art of not answering the question you're asking to the next level:

I need to keep it down to your level


he gives a false answer to the question you're not asking. Seems obsessed with mess also.
 
measekite wrote:

....his usual stupid ignorant remarks that we've all come to expect from
that idiot.
Frank
 
If you search you'll be able to find instructions on how to replace the
waste ink pad and reset the counter.  You'll also find that it is a very
messy job and may not be worth the effort.  If you merely reset the
counter without replacing the pad you or your friend will eventually
have a mess on the bottom, and under, the printer - probably at an
inopportune time.
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Here's a post I wrote awhile back on how to replace the waste ink pads
in the iP3000/4000/5000, and then reset the counter.

http://hardware.mcse.ms/message334021.html

It's not difficult... I've done about a dozen (2 of mine, rest for
others...). The waste ink pads are available online, or you can rinse
yours out (messy job), and reuse them. You may have to get a service
manual for your Canon to get the correct part number(s). As an
example, the waste ink pad kit for the iP3000/4000/5000 series sells
for about US$11. Go to:

https://www.nationalpartsupply.us

and search for part no. QY5-0144-000, et voilà...

Phineas
 
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