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Question posted by gj9720 on February 2nd, 2017

How Do I Fix Printer Error Code E8

Error Code 8 - Waste ink absorber full / platen ink absorber full.

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on February 2nd, 2017 7:30 AM

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