I have a canon pixma ip1600. I have installed two new cartridges from cartridge world that tell me there is no ink...but there is. how do I override the printer

Try taking it out and putting it back in again. Reseat the cartridge. Also unplug the power to the printer and plug it back in. See if it will work then. It may just need to be power reset.

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do one thing remove all the cartridges , then insert it again power on the printer then check

The manual for the PIXMA iP1600 says the following concerning the 5 blinks:

The ink cartridges are not properly installed, or a non-supported ink cartridge is installed (the ink cartridge EEPROM data is abnormal). Install the ink cartridges properly. Or, confirm that the supported ink cartridges are installed.

If you haven't already I would take a look at the electrical contacts on the cartridge to make sure they are clean (free of dust and ink) and then reinstall them in the printer. If the printer gives the same error, it's time to buy a new cartridge. 3 refills from a cartridge is not bad at all.

Hope this helps,

Steve

You will need to hold the button under the light until it stops flashing. This should resolve your issue

To get your printer to recognize the new cartridge; go to start - printer and faxes -right click on printer - preferences (printing preferences) -settings -load factory settings. Print test page Ctrl+P

Thank you, but Cartridge World decided that it was a damaged cartridge and replaced it.

To print normally, install or remove ink cartridges in an orderly procedure.
How to install ink cartridges
1. After confirming that the printer is powered on, open the front cover. The ink cartridge holder moves to the replacement position.
2. Take out an new cartridge from its casing and gently remove the orange protective tape in the direction of an arrow.

Caution: Do not attempt to reattach the protective tape once you have removed it. Do not touch the gold electrical contacts or the print head after removing the protective tape.

3. Insert the color cartridge into the right slot and then the black cartridge into the left slot.
Note: Push up on the nearest side of the cartridge until it clicks into place.

4. Confirm that the ink cartridges are installed properly.

(A) The ink cartridge is not installed properly.
(B) The ink cartridge is installed properly.

5. Close the front cover. Wait until the preparatory operation is complete; it takes about one to two minutes.
How to remove ink cartridges
1. After confirming that the printer is powered on, open the front cover. The ink cartridge holder moves to the replacement position.
2. Remove the ink cartridges.
Note: Handle the ink cartridges carefully to avoid staining clothes and surrounding work area.

Dear hoppygink,
Canon pixma ip1200 series (ip1200,1600,2200) identify the first new cartridge installed in the printer and detects ink level properly unless you put another used cartridge or you its own cartridge to another printer. Once you do this, ink level of the cartridge become unknown. So, never exchange its own cartridge with another ip1600 printer. This will be back to normal condition when you replace with new fresh one catridge that never used before. This weakness has been improved by canon in pixma ip1300 series (ip1300 & 1700) anyway.
To prevent this problem occurs, you need to back up EEPROM data of the printer by using EEPROM restore tools before perform cartridge exchange. I will discuss this in Canon Inkjet Forum in the next coming chance. Please send me your email to: [email protected] so I can notice you immediately after posting the topic.
Regards,

Go here. Type "how to install ink" in the search box. Click "Search", then select "How do I install the ink cartridge(s)". You will get instructions with pictures on how to prepare and install the cartridges.

Each time the cartridge is removed from the printer an "empty cartridge" message appears and a blinking amber light will come on, on the printer. Holding the paper feed button down for 3-5 sec. will allow you to override the counter.