[AccessD] [Fwd: [dba-Tech] Printer Tank Counter]

MartyConnelly martyconnelly at shaw.ca
Mon May 29 18:40:29 CDT 2006


You may have to spend $10.00
To reset waste ink pads counters you have to use iP1600 Service Tool
http://www.2manuals.com/product_info.php?products_id=680


Rocky Smolin - Beach Access Software wrote:

>I saw that procedure for the 1500.  Apparently they 'fixed' it for the 
>1600.  So it don't work no more. :-(
>
>I'll see what the fora have to say.
>
>Thanks and regards,
>
>Rocky
>
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>MartyConnelly wrote:
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>> Almost all Canons are resettable using a series of buttons presses..
>>or search the forums here
>>http://www.nifty-stuff.com/forum/viewforum.php?id=4
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>>I found this on this thread: There is more here
>>
>>http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/forums/inkjet/15284
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>>    Canon PIXMA iP1500
>>    Waste Ink Counter Reset. Manual for Service mode
>>
>>    1. Turn off the printer. And disconnect the printer cable.
>>    2. Press and hold the POWER button, turn on the printer.
>>    3. The indicator (L.E.D.) should be green.
>>    4. Press and release the RESUME button , the indicator (L.E.D.)
>>    should be orange.
>>    5. Press and release the RESUME button again, the indicator
>>    (L.E.D.) should be green
>>    6. Release both buttons
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>>Rocky Smolin - Beach Access Software wrote:
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>>>Dear List:
>>>
>>>Didn't get any response to this on tech.  Maybe someone here knows the 
>>>answer.
>>>
>>>MTIA
>>>
>>>Rocky
>>>
>>>
>>>-------- Original Message --------
>>>Subject: 	[dba-Tech] Printer Tank Counter
>>>Date: 	Fri, 26 May 2006 09:06:54 -0700
>>>From: 	Rocky Smolin - Beach Access Software <bchacc at san.rr.com>
>>>Reply-To: 	Discussion of Hardware and Software issues 
>>><dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
>>>To: 	dba-tech <dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Dear List:
>>>
>>>I got a couple of Canon PIXMA iP1600s free with the purchase of a couple 
>>>of 19 inch flat screen monitors at Fry's.
>>>
>>>Of course, the low ink warning comes up when the carts are still about 
>>>1/3 full but that's the scam.  Give away the razor, sell the blade.
>>>
>>>Anyway, I refilled the cartridges but the warning still comes up every 
>>>time I print something.  Apparently these printers are "chipped" with 
>>>some kind of bogus counter rather than actually sensing the ink level.
>>>
>>>In any event I combed the net looking for info on resetting this counter 
>>>(without actually having to spend $40-50 on new carts which is what the 
>>>printer retails for anyway).
>>>
>>>Does anyone know how or even if this counter can be reset so the low ink 
>>>nag screen doesn't pop up every time I print something.
>>>
>>>MTIA,
>>>
>>>Rocky
>>>
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Marty Connelly
Victoria, B.C.
Canada




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