This printer has an ink absorber that takes in ink during the printing and print head cleaning processes. The cleaning process is necessary in order to keep the print head nozzles from becoming clogged. Over the life of the printer, the amount of ink that the ink absorber has absorbed is calculated by the printer. Eventually, after substantial use, the printer will enter an error condition when the ink absorber is nearly full. At this point, printing is still possible by pressing the <Resume> button on the printer. To protect the printer from damage, you will not be able to print at all once the ink absorber is full.
Canon recommends having the printer serviced before the absorber becomes full. We are aware that there are many "do-it-yourself" Web sites that offer instructions for making this repair. Replacing the ink absorber is a complicated and potentially messy procedure. Even if the ink absorber is successfully changed, the ink absorber counter must be reset. Be aware that if you attempt this procedure, it is at your own risk.
Replaced my black ink cartridge and it continues to blink "E " and "5" (I think...
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Replaced my black ink cartridge and it continues to blink "E " and "5" (I think it is a 5) on the printer screen and on my computer screen it gives me an error message that there is no black ink cartridge installed. The color ink cartridge is new also and installed properly.
i have a PIXMA iP1500...when I want to print pop up says empty waste ink absorber...huh? how do I do...
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i have a PIXMA iP1500...when I want to print pop up says empty waste ink absorber...huh? how do I do this. I have had this printer for years never seen this message before can you help me?
Pixma IP3500 prints ok for e-mails and other incoming. Will not print documents or pictures on file...
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Pixma IP3500 prints ok for e-mails and other incoming. Will not print documents or pictures on file in the computer. Says printer not responding.