PIXMA iP8500 Waste ink is full.  How do I replace?

SOURCE: canon pixma ip8500

You know, I think this is the most common problem in all Canon Printers and yet Canon must do something about this. In my case I already have 3 Canon Printers The first 1 is Canon Pixma MP160 and the problem is "The Ink absorber is Full" then my 2nd is Canon Pixma MP145 still the same problem occurs my 3rd is MP145 also and I know sooner or later I will be facing the same problem.

Sometimes I think the Canon's Printer is Disposable it won't last for a long time. I just hope I can find the right solution to this problem, so that i can fix my printers. I have lost 2 already and maybe sooner the other one will follow.

SOURCE: Waste ink absorber - Canon ip8500 photo printer

replace the Waste ink absorber

SOURCE: waste ink absorber almost full

Hi there,

Thanks for posting in FixYa.

It may be the problem arised due to installation.

You need to go for reinstall the printer.
Let me know if you need further assistance.
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Ellin

Clive

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• Posted on Feb 20, 2010

SOURCE: Canon pixma 150 waste ink absorber full

Hi there
You can try to reset the cartages this may do it Please call back let us know if it worked for you, PLEASE.

But some time when you get the chance do clean the waste tank out.
　

1. Start with printer off


2. Press and hold resume Button (triangle in the circle) and click "Power" button. Green led should be on


3. While holding the Power button, release the Resume Button.


4. Without releasing the Power Button, click "Resume" button for two times and release Both Buttons.


5. Click "Resume" for four times then soon click "Power" button, to confirm the selected action (reset counter absorber).


6. Turn off the printer and turn on again

SOURCE: Canon pixma ip8500, on third print head in about 4

the waste ink absorber cannot be replaced mate. you have to buy new printer.the waste ink absorber is the sponge part where head cleans all its ink. its a common problem in cannon.

Testimonial: "Thanks Ronil. I had a feeling that this might be the case. Don't know if I'll buy another Canon though - this one has gone through 3 print heads."