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I have a Canon Pixma IP1500 printer, which has been just great …..until now….. Now I am getting a message?
that the waste ink resevoir is full, please contact the manufacturer. Does anyone know how to fix this without having to contact Canon? Has anyone else experienced this same issue. The printer will not work anymore at all. The yellow light flashes continuously, period…. HELP !!!! ANYONE????
Took a while but here are my results
Solutions for waste ink resevoir is full
Issue: Alarm / Power light flashes orange 8 times consecutively (Waste Ink Nearly Full Error)
1.Reset the printer
2.The iP1500 may require repair
Issue: Alarm / Power light flashes orange 8 times consecutively (Waste Ink Nearly Full Error)
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Solution: Reset the printer
Resetting the Printer
By resetting the printer’s power, the print buffer is cleared and certain sensors are reset. If there is invalid data in the buffer, or sensors are stuck in a particular mode; errors may occur.
Follow these steps to reset the printer:
1.Turn the printer off with the Power button (if available).
2.Disconnect the data cable from the printer (not applicable to WiFi, Bluetooth or Infrared) .
3.Unplug the printer’s power cord for approximately 10 minutes, and then plug it back in. If troubleshooting a communication issue, reconnect the data cable (not applicable to WiFi, Bluetooth or Infrared).
4.Turn the printer back on.
Note: If resetting the printer does not work, please attempt any other solutions that appeared in your search results.If this is a hardware error on the printer, the printer may need to be repaired.
Issue: Alarm / Power light flashes orange 8 times consecutively (Waste Ink Nearly Full Error)
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Solution: The iP1500 may require repair
Unfortunately, the issue you describe seems to indicate that your product may require repair service. If you feel your product might require service, a Technical Support Representative will be happy to answer any questions you may have and explain the service options available to you. You can contact us through the email link or phone numbers listed below.
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•Technical Support is available for Customers in Canada at 1-800-OK-CANON
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