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

Rocky Smolin - Beach Access Software bchacc at san.rr.com
Tue May 30 08:42:24 CDT 2006


Well, these two were "free", so I've a mind to toss them both into a 
garage sale.  The second one's still in the box - I don't have a 
computer which needs one right now.  But they're not bad little printers. 

Rocky


Jim Dettman wrote:
> Rocky,
>
> <<You think the 
> 'waste ink pad counter' is the same as the 'low ink' message?>>
>
>   No, but most ink jets show the low ink pad counter as a problem with the
> ink cart.
>
>   The ink pad is an absorbent pad under the head.  When an ink jet parks the
> head, it sits on the pad and the pad absorbs the excess ink.
>
>   Since the amount of ink cannot be easily measured, the counter is a "best
> guess" of when the pad is about to become full.
>
>   You usually can reset the counter easily enough, but you run the risk of
> finding ink all over your desk at some point.  Most are on the conservative
> side, so it's not a big risk, but it can happen.
>
>   Search the net for the reset procedure.  If you can't find it, I'd toss
> the printer.  Their cheap enough.  By the time you locate the part, do the
> replacement, etc. your are probably well over the cost of a new printer.
>
>   Plus, usually by the time you hit an ink pad full error, the printer is
> fairly old and outdated anyway.
>
> Jim.
>  
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Rocky Smolin -
> Beach Access Software
> Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 8:05 PM
> To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving
> Subject: Re: [AccessD] [Fwd: [dba-Tech] Printer Tank Counter]
>
> Yeah.  Might have to.  That low ink message is annoying.  You think the 
> 'waste ink pad counter' is the same as the 'low ink' message?
>
> Rocky
>
>
> MartyConnelly wrote:
>   
>> 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
>>>
>>>
>>> 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
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
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>>>>>      
>>>>>
>>>>>         
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>>>>         
>>>  
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>>>       
>>   
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>
>   

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Rocky Smolin
Beach Access Software
858-259-4334
www.e-z-mrp.com




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