Inkjet Inktypes Is there really any difference between the ink in the 2 black tanks for this model - CLI-8BK and PGI-5BK. Black is Black.

First, make sure you have the right ink cartridges. Here are the right codes: CLI-8BK and PGI-5BK for black, Yellow - CLI-8Y, Magenta - CLI-8M, Cyan - CLI-8C.

If the ink lamp is off then an ink tank error has occurred. Try to remove the ink tank and re-seat it. Make sure you removed the plastic cover on the ink tank. If nothing helped, you need to replace the faulty ink tank.

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Error U071 : More than one ink tank of the following color is installed. U071.
Action : Confirm that the ink tanks are installed in the appropriate positions.
The machine will not print if the wrong type of ink tank is used, or if it is installed in the incorrect position.
Be sure to install the ink tanks in the correct order. The proper arrangement from the left is Black (CLI-8BK), Black (PGI-5BK), Yellow (CLI-8Y), Magenta (CLI-8M), Cyan (CLI-8C).

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The printer use big PGI-5bk cartridge to print documents and text.When you print photos or some other pictures printer use small CLI-8bk cartridge because this cartridge has a photo ink.If you print text and it print blank page that mean the nozzle on PGI-5 cartridge is clogged.Try cleaning test on maintenance menu on printer.

You can't because CLI-8Bk ink cartridge is use only for photo printing.For text, document or gray scale printing the printer use PGI-5Bk.You need to replace your empty PGI-5Bk.

Ink Carts do act finicky at times. Especially Canon carts.
In many cases, the ink carts have a small fuse built into the back of the cartridge that opens up if the cart has been removed for any reason. Replacement Carts come with the fused portion reset, thus when you insert it into the printer, it works great. If the cart is FULL, it still may not be observed as full or new by the Printer itself. Best way is to use a new cart, not necessarily a Canon Brand. Use an inexpensive company like
https://www.carrotink.com/canon-pgi-5-cli-8-combo-10-pack-ink.html

try this link for your questions. its canon knowledge base for your printer there is lot of solutions.

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Make sure you are not printing with "photo" settings. Reset to defaults from the preferenceies, select plain paper. See if that solves it.

Ink Tanks:
PGI-5BK, CLI-8C/CLI-8M/CLI-8Y
According to the canon australia website these are the inks for the MX700

Install recommended ink tanks in the correct order MP500 / MP530 / MP800 / MP800R / MP830

Ink Tank Order Install ink tanks in the correct order (from left to right) CLI-8BK (Black) PG-5BK (Pigment Black) CLI-8Y (Yellow) CLI-8M (Magenta) CLI-8C (Cyan)

1st step: Press and hold the Stop/reset button for 5-10 sec then release. I
f ot working then use a Qtip and moisture (not wet) it with water. Cleans the chip gently and re-insert it back and redo the 1st step.

It work for me everytime!