Canon printer error warning

A friend has a Canon printer (using OEM inks BTW )

Is is showing a warning that the waste tank is almost full and should be
taken to the service agent for service.

Is there something to reset the counter like the Epson? or how's this done.

Don't have the model number at present but can find out if necessary.

thanks

Rob. wrote:
> A friend has a Canon printer (using OEM inks BTW )
>
> Is is showing a warning that the waste tank is almost full and should
> be taken to the service agent for service.
>
> Is there something to reset the counter like the Epson? or how's this
> done.
>
> Don't have the model number at present but can find out if necessary.
>
> thanks
You may be able to do it once but you are taking the risk of a great big
mess.

It may be economical to get a new IP4500 on sale for maybe $20 more than
a new set of carts.

"Rob." <mesa@mine.com.> wrote in message
news:47952263$1_9@news.peopletelecom.com.au...
>A friend has a Canon printer (using OEM inks BTW )
>
> Is is showing a warning that the waste tank is almost full and should be
> taken to the service agent for service.
>
> Is there something to reset the counter like the Epson? or how's this
> done.
>
> Don't have the model number at present but can find out if necessary.
>
> thanks

Yes. either google the specific model and "reset code for waste ink tank"
or go to the nifty-stuff forum. There is a thread on this specific problem.

Burt wrote:
> "Rob." <mesa@mine.com.> wrote in message
> news:47952263$1_9@news.peopletelecom.com.au...
>
>>A friend has a Canon printer (using OEM inks BTW )
>>
>>Is is showing a warning that the waste tank is almost full and should be
>>taken to the service agent for service.
>>
>>Is there something to reset the counter like the Epson? or how's this
>>done.
>>
>>Don't have the model number at present but can find out if necessary.
>>
>>thanks
>
>
> Yes. either google the specific model and "reset code for waste ink tank"
> or go to the nifty-stuff forum. There is a thread on this specific problem.
>
>

Thanks Ill have a look there as well.

measekite wrote:

>
>
> Rob. wrote:
>
>> A friend has a Canon printer (using OEM inks BTW )
>>
>> Is is showing a warning that the waste tank is almost full and should
>> be taken to the service agent for service.
>>
>> Is there something to reset the counter like the Epson? or how's this
>> done.
>>
>> Don't have the model number at present but can find out if necessary.
>>
>> thanks
>
> You may be able to do it once but you are taking the risk of a great big
> mess.
>
> It may be economical to get a new IP4500 on sale for maybe $20 more than
> a new set of carts.


Thats not what I was asking.

On 1/21/2008 4:53 PM, Rob. wrote:
> A friend has a Canon printer (using OEM inks BTW )
>
> Is is showing a warning that the waste tank is almost full and should be
> taken to the service agent for service.
>
> Is there something to reset the counter like the Epson? or how's this done.
>
> Don't have the model number at present but can find out if necessary.
>
> thanks

If you search you'll be able to find instructions on how to replace the
waste ink pad and reset the counter. You'll also find that it is a very
messy job and may not be worth the effort. If you merely reset the
counter without replacing the pad you or your friend will eventually
have a mess on the bottom, and under, the printer - probably at an
inopportune time.

Bernie wrote:
> On 1/21/2008 4:53 PM, Rob. wrote:
>> A friend has a Canon printer (using OEM inks BTW )
>>
>> Is is showing a warning that the waste tank is almost full and should
>> be taken to the service agent for service.
>>
>> Is there something to reset the counter like the Epson? or how's this
>> done.
>>
>> Don't have the model number at present but can find out if necessary.
>>
>> thanks
>
> If you search you'll be able to find instructions on how to replace
> the waste ink pad and reset the counter. You'll also find that it is
> a very messy job and may not be worth the effort. If you merely reset
> the counter without replacing the pad you or your friend will
> eventually have a mess on the bottom, and under, the printer -
> probably at an inopportune time.

VERY GOOD ADVICE.

Bernie wrote:
> On 1/21/2008 4:53 PM, Rob. wrote:
>
>> A friend has a Canon printer (using OEM inks BTW )
>>
>> Is is showing a warning that the waste tank is almost full and should
>> be taken to the service agent for service.
>>
>> Is there something to reset the counter like the Epson? or how's this
>> done.
>>
>> Don't have the model number at present but can find out if necessary.
>>
>> thanks
>
>
> If you search you'll be able to find instructions on how to replace the
> waste ink pad and reset the counter. You'll also find that it is a very
> messy job and may not be worth the effort. If you merely reset the
> counter without replacing the pad you or your friend will eventually
> have a mess on the bottom, and under, the printer - probably at an
> inopportune time.

Thanks Bernie

Your better off buying a HP printer and you wont have this problem.
The Canon IP4500 uses chipped cartridges that cost more than per/ml
than thier BCI 6 style cartridges.

You are better off getting a Canon IP4500 and using factory recommended ink.

Aftermarketink@gmail.com wrote:

Your better off buying a HP printer and you wont have this problem. The Canon IP4500 uses chipped cartridges that cost more than per/ml than thier BCI 6 style cartridges.