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I use 3rd party ink and why my color ink light up at my printer pixma mp 287

My 'color ink' and 'black ink' light is on

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This will either be because your printer is having trouble recognising the cartridges or warning of low ink because the cartridges have been refilled. Connect a computer to the printer and it will hopefully give you more info.

If your printer cannot recognise the cartridges try wiping the contacts on the front of the cartridges and re-installing. If your printer still doesn't recognise the ink cartridges then sadly they will need replacing.

If it is just a low ink warning then carry on printing untill the printer thinks the cartridges are empty and prevents you from printing. You can them get around this message by pressing the stop/reset/resume button for 5 seconds and continue printing. More information on this can be found here: http://www.refreshcartridges.co.uk/igloo/the-infamous-canon-resumestopreset-button/

Hope this helps.

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Go to this link. Type "error e 2 3" in the search window and click the Search button. Try the troubleshooting steps provided. If the error still persists, you may need to have the machine serviced.

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SOURCE: canon printer pixma mp110

My Pixma MP110 keep on displaying "CHECK PRINTER (5800)" Please have m to solve this problem

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SOURCE: how to change ink jet cartridge canon 'pixma' printer mp160

Please go to this Canon link (click here) and enter the term "ink cartridge replacement" in the search window for a set of detailed instructions (with pictures) on how to replace your ink cartridges.
As you face the printer, with the scan cover open,in position to remove them, the black cartridge goes on your left and the color on the right.


I hope this information allows you to resolve this issue. If you need further assistance, please post back with a comment to this thread.
If I've managed to answer your question or solve a problem, please take a moment to kindly rate this post....thanks!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 26, 2009

SOURCE: printer won't accept cartridge

i sure u buy wrong cartridge for your MP450...if u want higher quality, u should buy CL-51 cartridge for colour and CL-50 for black..

fyi, CL-52 can only suitable for IP6210D / IP6220D printer. u can see yourself at this link :

http://www.canon.com.my/section/inkjetPrinter/supplies/

hope this help... ; )

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SOURCE: Why is my pixma mp 240 flashing

Error 5: The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly, or the Cartridge may not be compatible with this machine. Open the Scanning Unit (Cover) and install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. If the error is not resolved, the FINE Cartridge may be damaged. Contact your Canon service representative.

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