Ink tank empty display will not go away - Office Equipment & Supplies

This section explains the way to confirm the ink status and the procedure to replace ink tanks. When ink runs out or other errors occur, an error message is displayed on the LCD to inform you of the error. See "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD".
When printing from your computer, error messages appear on your computer screen as well.

NOTE

Be sure to install the ink tanks in the correct order indicated by the label on the Print Head Holder.
The machine will not print if an ink tank is installed in the incorrect position.

• With the LCD of this Machine
• With the Ink Lamps
• Getting the Clear Ink Status Information

With the LCD of this MachineMake sure that the machine is turned on, then press the COPY, FAX, SCAN, or MEMORY CARD button. The current ink level will be displayed on the LCD for a few seconds.

(A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here.

Color or black ink is low. You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to have a new ink tank available.Color or black ink may have run out. See"An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD".
REFERENCE

The ink status information is also displayed on the screen that appears during printing.
An error message may be displayed on the LCD during printing.

Machine detected ink out condition. See "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" and take appropriate action.
(B) Empty ink tank.With the Ink LampsYou can confirm the status of each ink tank by the ink lamps. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) of the machine to confirm how the ink lamps light or flash.

• Ink lamp is on

The ink tank is correctly set and there is enough ink remaining to print.

• Ink lamp is flashing

Flashing slowly (at around 3-second intervals)


Ink is low. You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to have a new ink tank available.
Flashing quickly (at around 1-second intervals)


The ink tank is inserted in the wrong position or it is empty. Ensure that the ink tank is in the correct position as directed by the label on the Print Head Holder. If the position is correct and its lamp flashes, it is empty. Replace it with a new one.

• Ink lamp is off

The ink tank is not set properly or the function for detecting the remaining ink level is disabled.

If the ink tank is not set properly, press the mark on the ink tank until the tank clicks into place. If it does not click into place, make sure that the orange protective cap has been removed from the bottom of the ink tank.
If the function for detecting the remaining ink level is disabled, replace the ink tank with anew one. See "Replacing Ink Tanks".
If the lamps are still off after reinserting the ink tanks, there has been an error and the
machine cannot print. Check the error message displayed on the LCD. See "An Error
Message Is Displayed on the LCD".
Getting the Clear Ink Status InformationClear ink is used only when printing on plain paper.
When Plain paper (Cassette) is selected for Media type and printing begins when clear ink (PGI-9Clear) is low, a message will be displayed in the LCD.

(A) Confirm whether a symbol is displayed here.

The clear ink is low. You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to have a new ink tank available.The clear ink tank is empty. See ""The clear ink tank is empty. Replacing the ink tank is recommended." U045" and take appropriate action.
NOTE

• The ink status information is also displayed on the screen that appears during printing.
• Clear ink is used only when printing on plain paper. Therefore, it is possible to print on photo paper, or any type of paper other than plain paper, loaded in the Rear Tray, even if clear ink has run out.

The following error message will be displayed on the LCD when the clear ink has run out during printing on plain paper.

Refer to "Replacing Ink Tanks"If you continue printing under the clear ink out condition, see ""The clear Ink has run out. Replace the ink tank." U165/U166" and take appropriate action.When the clear ink hasrun out, printing on plain paper from the Cassette is not possible. The fax, which is received under the clear ink out condition, will be stored in memory.
NOTE

It is possible to print on photo paper, or any media type other than plain paper, loaded in the Rear Tray, even if clear ink has run out.

All inkjet printers have a waste ink tank for ink which does not make it on the paper. When it's full, the printer stops working. You might be able to reset the counter in the printer, but unless you also emptied the tank, it won't help. It's like using a chip resetter to tell an empty cartridge it has ink. The "out of ink" error will go away but you still can't print. Unless you want to go through the tedious and messy process of emptying the ink tank, you are best off getting another printer. They're practically disposable today.

Yeah, me too. I fiddled with cycling the power, removing and reinserting the tank, doing maintenance tasks like cleaning the jets, yadda, yadda, no dice. New full Canon tank displays empty. Boo.

I figured "What the heck, I'll try printing anyway" and sent a test page on plain paper. It warned me the tank was empty, then did a bunch of those cartridge moves it likes to do (you hear the carriage moving around cleaning or something). After like 90? seconds of cleaning noises, it figured out that the tank was full, the status went to full, and it printed the page fine.

So my advice is, try printing a page anyway.

Hi

We have lots of empty ink tanks and generally throw them away.
I have tried compatable inks that you refill the carts with but none have been sucessful and have caused print head problems.
If you still would like some post your details.

Ink tank
replacement
When an ink tank becomes empty. ("No ink error"
displayed on the monitor or on the machine LCD, or
short flashing of an ink tank LED)
reset butten 1 min.

When an ink tank becomes empty.
("No ink error" displayed on the
monitor or on the machine LCD, or
short flashing of an ink tank LED)

When an ink tank becomes empty. ("No
ink error" displayed on the monitor, or
short flashing of an ink tank LED)
To replace the empty ink tank.

1. If replacing both ink tanks, remove and replace each one individually.
   
   
2. Make sure the device is powered on.
   
   
3. Lift the scan unit until it locks into place. When the machine is ON and the scan unit is lifted, the paper output tray automatically opens.
4. Open the inner cover.
5. Hold the tab and pull it forward to release the ink tank.
   
   
6. Lift out the ink tank.
   
   
7. Remove the new ink tank from its packaging.
   
   
8. Hold the ink tank and remove the protective cap.
9. Insert the ink tank into the empty slot on the print head.
10. If you need to replace the other ink tank, repeat steps 4 to 8.
    
    
11. Close the inner cover.
    
    
12. Return the scan unit to its original position. The LCD displays a message asking if you replaced an ink tank.
    
    
13. Press [<] to select <YES>.
    
    
    
14. The LCD displays a message asking if you replaced the black ink tank.
    
    
15. If you replaced the black ink tank, press [<]. If you did not, press [>].
    
    
16. The LCD displays a message asking if you replaced the color ink tank.
    
    
17. If you replaced the color ink tank, press [<]. If you did not, press [>].
    
    
18. The ink counter is now reset.
    
    
19. If additional ink tanks need to be replaced, replace them now.

What is the model of your printer? Try replacing the ink cartrige coz maybe the black cartrige is already empty

I believe that he is reffering to the waste ink tank where the cartriges stop to the right when not being used. There are two small foam pads over there.
I cleaned mine by opening lid and have carriage run to the left, then I reach in with a q-tip and press down repeatly until q-tips are almost clean. You will need a flashlight to see waht you are doing.