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Question posted by rde5251 on January 15th, 2016

Ck Black Ink Code 1688

My mx479 refuses to print, keeps saying check ink black code 1688

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Answer #1: Posted by hzplj9 on January 15th, 2016 2:04 PM

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Apart from advising you replace the black cartrdidge or perform a cleaning routine which may help, I can only suggest taking a look at the canon site for troubleshooting help.

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