I already manually cleaned it once but don't think it will be able to be cleaned a second time!! It's losing absorbancy.
SOURCE: Waste ink absorber on canon iP 1600
For Canon ip1000 and ip1600, maybe others
1. remove cartridges
2. unplug AC power
3. hold power button and plug AC power (keep holding power button.
4. press resume 4 times
The waste ink counter should be reset by now
Or
http://www.servicemanuals.ru/download/canon/ip1600.htm
SOURCE: waste ink absorber
This is the ink counter reset instructions:
1. Service mode: Menu->Scan->Copy->Scan( one at a time in sequence)
2.Select "test mode"
3.Select "(8) ETC
4.Select "(4) EEPROM CLEAR
5.Select "(1) INK COUNT
6. press the OK button
7. Press the STOP/RESET button(returns you to the TEST MODE sub-menu
8. Press the ON/OFF button (which resets the printer).
There you go.
SOURCE: ink waste absorber
Waste absorber is full. Where is the waste ink absorber and how do I empty it?
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