The following ink may have run out! How to get rid out of it?

Canon printers like iP1980 has it's common problem like the "ink low" prompt. Most of our customers didn't notice that this problems are having it's solution. Everytime that "ink low" message appears, the solution has been posted on the message prompt to get rid of it. But most of our customers or even you don't notice the solution.

Note: if you got prompted with "ink may run out", please consider of having your cartridge get refilled or buy a new one if you preferred to do so.

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Most of people who got this problem are confused how to solve this because they only noticed the button on the image; "Cancel Printing" and "About Ink" buttons.

The solution is to press and hold the RESUME button for 5 seconds and ignore the "LOW INK" prompt on it. The "RESUME" button is located at the lower side of the "POWER" button in your printer. For some older printer like Canon Pixma iP1200, iP1300 and other lower version, you will only need to press the resume button once and not 5 seconds.

WARNING:

Please consider of getting your ink cartridges refilled not for a very long period  of time from the moment that you got prompted with low ink or ink run out message. You can cause damage on your cartridge if you will continue using it and may lead you to nonrefillable . The ink served as the cooler of the cartridge, it's like water in the engine that if you are not going to be aware, you'll likely damage the engine.

Hope this help.

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Does Ink Refilling can damage your Printer?

Ink refilling is an alternative to people who wanted to save more on their printing expenses. But others and not the most people choose to buy an original because of the fear to get their printer damaged. Other people believe that Ink Refilling can damage their printers because they are told by the personnel in which they bought the printer that ink refill can void their warranty and may cause damage on their printer. 

So if you are really confused if ink refilling can really damage your printer, well then the answer is YES!...If you would not consider the factors listed below:

• The Ink Re-filler's expertise

The person's expertise or knowledge of how much he/she knows on ink refilling processes. And how does he/she do the work to handle your ink/toner cartridges properly. More likely if the ink re-filler does not have enough knowledge of what he/she's doing, it can cause an ink leakage and can lead to cause damage on your printers.

• The Ink/Powder Used

The ink or toner powder that is used must be compatible with your own printer models in which if not can cause a noozle clog or poor print out.

• The User

The user must have enough knowledge on how to handle their cartridges properly if they will brought it for refill and must return it to their printers correctly without or less of mess. Improper handling of the cartridge mostly hp and canon may lead to an "ERROR" message after returning it to your printer/s.

Again, the main reason of Printer Damage due to refill is INK or TONER POWDER LEAKAGE that could create a mess inside your printers and will make the electronics parts malfunctioned or damaged. If the electronic parts of your printer will get wet, it will create a short circuit and burn it out and may not be repairable anymore. 

OUR ADVICE: 

To make sure you used the best out of your printer thus saving a printing expense, then choose Ink Refilling Centers properly that provides expertise, high quality ink, and support that you will not be hesitate to asked about your ignorance on taking care of your printers. And how to used it properly by following the advice of proper cleaning cycle.

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Waste Ink absorber is full!

"Waste ink absorber is full" message will appear when your printer reach it's maximum page yield. Canon, Epson and Brother are most common printers that has a page counter to protect it's waste ink pad inside your printer upon leaking. 
The page counter doesn't mean that it counts every pages that you are printing but it counts through the ink that has been spit out by your cartridges. Everytime your cartridge spit a dot of ink, it makes a count on it. 

The counter just estimates the amount that will become waste that will be sent out through the waste pad inside your printer everytime you do a task(printing or cleaning, nozzle check...). So if your printer had a default counter of approximately 25000 pages, you will be prompted "waste ink absorber is full" if you will reach that page range. That's how your waste ink pad protected upon getting leaked or spilled. 


To solved the problem of waste ink absorber is full, you have to reset the counter of your printer back to zero (0). 


If you have canon Pixma iP series such as iP1200, 1300, 1880 1980 etc.. you can read my post on how to reset canon pixma iP series? here.



WARNING: Make sure to change the waste ink pad inside your printer after resetting your printer page counter back to zero. 


If you don't know how to change the waste ink pad inside your printer, please refer to your nearest expert printer technician to do it for you.

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How to reset Canon Pixma iP Series...

This are the instructions on how to reset your Canon Pixma iP Series. Although it is not applicable for all iP canon printers but most of them can be.

Applicable for: Canon iP 1000, 1200, 1300, 1800 series, 1900 series.

This is a manual reset method for iP pixma series printers:

1. Turn off the Printer
2. Unplug the Power Cord from the printer.
3. Press and Hold the POWER button.(do not release)
4. Plug the power cord to the printer.
5. Release the POWER button.
6. Switch the printer ON.
   
7. You are finish...

Warning: The waste ink pad inside your printer must be replace after resetting to avoid ink leakage. Or you can have the option to make an alternative waste ink tank outside your canon printer. You can visit InkQ-MAC Ink Refilling Center at TAGUM CITY Philippines to let us do it for you if you can't or you can order an e-book manual on how to open and change the waste ink absorber from your canon ip pixma printers.

The second method is using a software:

This only applicable for the following printer models: iP1200, 1300, 1600, 1700, 1800, 2200, 2500, 2600.

1. Download the iP Tools here.
2. After download, extract the files.
   
3. Switch On the Printer.
4. Double click iP tools.exe
   
5. On the white space on the left, the installed printer in your computer should be listed there.
6. Select the iP printer series from applicable models listed above that you wish to reset.
7. The Buttons should now visible and clickable.
8. Navigate to "Waste Ink Counters".
9. Click on "Reset Main"
10. Turn Off the Printer for 5 seconds and 
11. Turn it back ON.
12. You are now done...

 Now the printer should reset.

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How to reset Canon Pixma IP 1880, 1980 ?

Most IP Pixma series can be reset manually using the guide below.

1. Unplug the Power Cord.
2. Press and Hold the Power button (do not release).
3. Plug the Power Cord.
4. Release the Power button.
5. Your done..

Disadvantage of manual reset is that, everytime the main power has been remove from the printer, you must do the above instructions again and again. But it's worth it than not to use you printer.

Warning: The waste ink pad inside your printer must be replace after resetting to avoid ink leakage. Or you can have the option to make an alternative waste ink tank outside your canon printer. You can visit InkQ-MAC Ink Refilling Center at TAGUM CITY Philippines to let us do it for you if you can't or you can order an e-book manual on how to open and change the waste ink absorber from your canon ip pixma printers.

The printer is now reset.

To permanently restore your printer from previous state and not to do the instructions above all over and over again everytime your power is unplug, follow the instructions below:

1. Download General tool for IP1880 here.
2. CHANGE USB PORT change into CANON PORT
3. Click Lock release
4. Click iP1800
5. Click Device ID
6. Clear waste ink counter by clicking MAIN & PLATEN
7. Check EEPROM Box
8. Click EEPROM Dump
9. Test pattern 1
10. Your finish!

 Make sure to read the warning above to avoid severe damage of your printer parts due to ink leakage.

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