Rocky Smolin - Beach Access Software
bchacc at san.rr.com
Mon May 29 18:07:51 CDT 2006
Marty: 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 MartyConnelly wrote: > 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 > > > I found this on this thread: There is more here > > http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/forums/inkjet/15284 > > > 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 > > > > Rocky Smolin - Beach Access Software wrote: > > >> 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 >> >> >> >> > > -- Rocky Smolin Beach Access Software 858-259-4334 www.e-z-mrp.com