Waste absorber is full...in my mx 397?how can i fix it?

Hi Rolando,
This error relates to the ink absorber being almost full. You should be able to press ok and continue (unless you've already done that in which case, the ink absorber is probably full). http://canontechsupports.blogspot.com.es/2014/09/how-to-fix-error-1702170317041715e08-in.html

Most ink-jet printers are designed to be replaced when the ink absorber is full. (The error message comes up when the count of pages printed gets close to the expected number of pages before failure of the printer.) These pads absorb waste ink during the print head cleaning cycle and when full will smear ink everywhere.

To temporarily clear the message, press the OK button. Canon offers a set of replacement parts through their service centers. However, if the printer is out of warranty, this may not be worthwhile. See this site: http://usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/printers_multifunction/pixma_mx_series/pixma_mx700?CMD=MIXED_SEARCH&mName=PIXMA+MX700&mType=PIXMA+MX&pageKeyCode=ekbresults&searchString=waste+ink+absorber+almost+full&BASIC_SEARCH_CURRENT_TOPIC_ID=1078&BASIC_SEARCH_CURRENT_TOPIC_TYPE=0&RESULTS=RELEVANCE&RELEVANCE_START=1&RELEVANCE_COUNT=10&CONFIGURATION=1011&PARTITION_ID=1&TIMEZONE_OFFSET=null&USERTYPE=1&isSecure=false for more information about Canon Support. If you get the replacement kit, it will include the directions for resetting the printer's waste ink counter.

If you want to replace the absorbers, be prepared. This is a messy job and requires disassembling the printer from the top. On the Canon printers that I have dealt with, there are several absorbers. One group is below the spot where the print cartridges rest when idle. The rest are down at the absolute bottom of the unit. These are rubbery pads that sit in plastic wells in the case.

The pads can be reused. You need to rinse them under running water until the water runs clear. Then dry the pads. When you replace the pads, with the printer off, press and hold the Stop/Resume button then press and hold the power button. Release the Stop button but not the power button. Press the Stop button twice in a row and then release the power button.

Next press the Stop button 4 times in a row then press and hold the power button until the printer turns off.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells
(This assumes that your MX printer has the same buttons as other MX printers.)

you need to reset the waste ink absorber,your absorber is full

Eight flashes: Waste ink absorber almost full

The printer has a built-in waste ink absorber for the ink used during Print Head cleaning. Eight flashes indicates that the waste ink absorber is nearly full. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to cancel the error so you can continue printing. Before the waste ink absorber becomes completely full, contact a Canon service representative.

Important

Canon recommends that you call for service as soon as this error occurs. Once the waste ink absorber becomes completely full, printing will no longer be possible

Here you go:
http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/forums/printer/46473

Download this utility
Unzip and run GeneralTool.exe
Select the correct USB port
Click lock release and your printer model
Click clear waste ink counter
Select main or platen
The selected waste ink counter will then be reset
Reset both especially if both have been replaced

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