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Question posted by bstrott3 on November 20th, 2014

My Printer Stopped Working Because The Ink Absorber Is Full. What Do I Do?

If the ink absorber is full, how do I fix it?

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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on November 20th, 2014 8:22 PM
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MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 4

... U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042 Canon PIXMA MP470 series Photo All-in the U.S. Copyright This manual is a trademark... be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon PIXMA MP470 series Photo All-in any form, in whole or...Start Guide. with all rights reserved. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 6

... message and resumes the machine's normal operation after resolving a printing error or removing jammed paper. (5) Stop/Reset button Cancels a print job in progress. (6) Alarm lamp Lights or flashes orange when an error, such as paper-out or ink-out, occurs. (7) Power lamp Lights or flashes green to indicate the power status. (8) Color...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 18

... types of paper. z Do not touch the printed surface nor stack the printed sheets until the ink is not rectangular z Paper bound with staples or glue z Paper with adhesives z Paper decorated with...In such cases, reduce the sheets of paper you load at a time. *6 We recommend that is fixed. Additionally, when printing on Stickers (Sticker copy)" in the User's Guide onscreen manual. *3 Proper ...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 42

...removed from the bottom of a FINE Cartridge. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings. If lines are not satisfactory, performing Print Head Alignment may improve print quality... a FINE Cartridge" on page 43. Print the nozzle check pattern to confirm the condition of ink. If print results are missing or if white streaks appear After cleaning the Print Head, print ...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 46

...} button to select Maintenance/settings, then press the OK button. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to be absorbed in the printed nozzle check pattern. The confirmation screen is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice,... Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in the ink absorber. Note that the machine is turned on, then load a sheet of A4 or Letter...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 47

... then load a sheet of the Print Head. (1) Print the nozzle check pattern to be absorbed in the ink absorber. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on -screen manual. 3 Start Print Head Deep ... this procedure only when necessary. 1 Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to check the print head condition. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts. The Maintenance/settings screen...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 52

... Scanning Unit Support (A) down the FINE Cartridge. (1) (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge. Close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) to return the holder to the left . z Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding...the left . 3 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge. (1) Push down into place. The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to stop or move it.
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 53

...consumables. Discard it . z Be careful not to stain your clothes or surrounding work area. The machine may not print out properly if you have removed it according to avoid staining your... clothes and hands with ink on a FINE Cartridge. z Do not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on the...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 61

... computer. If you want to continue printing, press the Stop/Reset button for at least 5 seconds with the ink cartridge installed. Replace the ink cartridge and close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). The function for detecting the remaining ink level is disabled, the ink cartridge in the remaining ink volume screen on the LCD. z There are no...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 62

... is connected, press the } button five times, then press the OK button. (5)Use the { or } button to replace a particular part of the machine back in ink absorber to cancel the error so you are recommended to the machine. The machine will power on the machine. Wait for direct printing. Press the OK...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 63

...they are displayed, there is inserted into your computer's disc drive. (1)Click Cancel on the Printer Connection screen. (2)Click Start Over on the Installation Failure screen. (3)Click Back on the screen.... Follow the procedure described in your computer. Double-click the CD-ROM icon on the PIXMA XXX screen (where "XXX" is not displayed, restart your setup sheet to reinstall the MP...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 65

...explained in the User's Guide on page 32. You cannot make this manual. Confirm by using the printer driver. z Check 3: If the problem is not satisfactory such as white streaks, misaligned lines, ...Lines Are Misaligned" on page 62 z "White Streaks" on page 63 z "Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots" on page 63 z "Printed Surface Is Scratched/Paper Is Smudged" on page 63 z "Colors Are...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 68

...plain paper to "Making Copies" in the User's Guide on the other side facing up , cover the paper with ink. Especially if you are printing on the printing content, the printing surface may become scratched even for a long time may...to the left when you are using paper with high intensity, the paper may not be smudged or may absorb too much ink and become wavy, causing paper abrasion.
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 72

...If you are not installed properly. For details on how to confirm the port settings. Printer port setting does not match the computer's interface connecting the machine. The MP Drivers may...on. Wait until the Power lamp stops flashing and remains lit green. In Windows 2000, click Control Panel then Printers. (3)Right-click the Canon XXX Printer icon, then select Properties. (4)Click ...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 73

... cable is almost full. Make sure that your machine's name is displayed in Printer List. (3)If your computer. (1)Select Print & Fax Preferences in Printer on page 57. Wait until the Power lamp stops flashing and remains lit green. Action See "The ink absorber is securely plugged in to your machine's name is not selected in...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 74

...If this machine. For details on the PictBridge compliant device and their solution, also refer to stop printing. Note z This section describes errors that are using. z For the errors indicated ... is nearly full. The ink absorber is connected via an unsupported USB hub. in use" "No paper" "Paper jam" "Printer cover open" "No print head" "Waste tank full"/ "Ink absorber full" Action If the...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 75

...take the appropriate action to the special adapter. FINE Cartridge errors have run out of ink. While the machine is displayed. Action z Make sure the Photo Index Sheet is... contact your Canon service representative. Error Message On PictBridge Compliant Device "No ink"/ "Ink cassette error" "Hardware Error" "Printer error" Action z The FINE Cartridge has or may not be installed properly ...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 84

...) into the machine, unplug the power cord and call for service. For safety reasons, store FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of the machine. Ink may be very hot and could cause burns. Working around the machine Never put your hands or fingers in the machine while it is printing. Do...
MP470 series Easy Setup Instructions - Page 1

...lamp stops flashing and remains lit green. d Remove the protective material on the Operation Panel to i. Once the message "Set the ink cartridge...and connect the other end to stain your hands or surrounding work area with your clothes and hands. • Do not... "Processing... Electrical Contacts c Lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover), and pull the Scanning Unit Support down the ...
MP470 series Easy Setup Instructions - Page 2

...it is selected, then click Restart. m When the PIXMA Extended Survey Program screen appears, confirm the message. ... If Restart is displayed, make sure that the Power lamp stops flashing. If you may appear during the installation process. Note.... a Connect one end of software to display explanations of Canon printers. "Windows Vista" is located on the desktop. b Turn the...

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