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Question posted by lkess on January 31st, 2016

Cleaning Ink Well On Canon S 900

I'm having trouble taking the printer case apart in order to access the sponge/filters. I know it is a snap apart/snap together construction but do not want to force the plastic in the wrong areas. How do I open up the case to get access?

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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on January 31st, 2016 7:48 PM

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Try the instructions here http://www.druckerchannel.de/artikel.php?ID=2730&t=workshop_how_to_replace_waste_ink_sponges_of_canon_s_i_models or click here to refer to the service manual..

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