Interpeting the Canon ip4000 ink monitor software

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David D.

When the Canon printer monitor displays that a particular color is low,
should the cartridge be replaced at earliest opportunity, or should I wait
until the monitor displays empty. Is there potential head damage from
letting the cartridge run totally dry?

- David
 
The cartridge will still have ink remaining in the sponge. To be sure of the
ink level, remove the tank and take a look. Don't let the heads run dry as
there is a high probability of damage.
 
That is same like driving your car when water light i s on. You can keep on
driving but the qestion is how far.
 
My real question is "Does the printer report 'empty' when there is still a
little ink left, or does it report empty when it is bone dry?"
 
David said:
My real question is "Does the printer report 'empty' when there is still a
little ink left, or does it report empty when it is bone dry?"
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If it is like my i965 it reports there is not enough ink to print the
page and won't let you print until you change the cartridge.
 
Thanks, Sel.

Then it sounds like I can defer replacing the cartridge until that time.
I just need to make sure that I have replacement cartridges handy.

- David
 
David said:
Thanks, Sel.

Then it sounds like I can defer replacing the cartridge until that time.
I just need to make sure that I have replacement cartridges handy.

- David
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Yes thats what I do.
 
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