Canon PIXMA MP210 Photo All-In-One Printer Logo
Posted on Aug 19, 2012
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

Where are the "ink absorbers"?

Error says "Ink absorbers" are full.

Answer This Question
  • larry_olson
    larry_olson Aug 22, 2012

    Couldn't see what were the ink absorbers. Dabbed around the left and right ends of the printer slide and got a lot of old ink but it didn't help. Had to take the printer into a repair shop.

×

1 Answer

Anonymous

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points
Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.
All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.
MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

  • Canon Master 32,281 Answers
  • Posted on Aug 20, 2012
Anonymous
Canon Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points
Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.
All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.
MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Joined: Jun 29, 2007
Answers
32281
Questions
2
Helped
7907480
Points
102259

Ink Absorber Full
This may clear the ink absorber problem. There is ink absorbers located at both ends of the printer where the ink head move.
To dry the ink absorber, power up the printer and open the cover so the ink cartridges and print head will move to the middle of the printer.
Then take several sheets of absorbent tissue, fold it into a pad and place it inside the printer over the ink absorber on the far left hand side of the printer to soak up the excess ink. You may need to change the absorbent tissue a few times. Then repeat the same procedure on the right hand ink absorber.
Close the lid and the printer should now function normally.

5 Related Answers

A

Anonymous

  • Posted on Apr 30, 2008

SOURCE: Error 5800: waste ink

Clean or replace the absorber and reset the printer counter to clear the message.

Ad

Anonymous

  • 52 Answers
  • Posted on Jan 05, 2008

SOURCE: Waste ink absorber

hi i am a certiffied Canon repair tech for this model. this is true this will reset the error but doing so without replacing the waste asorber pad in the bottom of the machine will cause your machine to backup waste ink into the the printing area of the machine and will start smuging ink on the page. the waste absorber is fairly cheap but the labor varies from shop to shop. there are independent Canon repair shops throughout the world. you can call 1-800-ok- canon or look on the canon website. hope this help to clairify.

Anonymous

  • 1 Answer
  • Posted on Dec 06, 2008

SOURCE: Waste Ink Absorber is full In Canon Pixma IP3300

my printer say, "the ink absorber is full".

nyilasrobert

Robert Nyilas

  • 627 Answers
  • Posted on Jul 08, 2009

SOURCE: I keep getting an error message that the waste ink

Reset Printer Canon MP140, MP160, MP180, MP210, MP220, MP460, MP470, MP500, MP510, MP530, MP600, MP610, MP800, MP820, MP810, MP830, MP960, MP970

  1. Start with printer off
  2. Press and hold resume Button (triangle in the circle) and click “Power” button. green led should be on
  3. While holding the Power button, release the Resume Button.
  4. Without releasing the Power Button, click “Resume” button for two times and release Both Buttons.
  5. Click “Resume” for four times then soon click “Power” button, to confirm the selected action (reset counter absorber).
  6. Turn off the printer and turn on again

xptareq2000

Tareq Bin Mostaq Mostaq

  • 1449 Answers
  • Posted on Sep 06, 2009

SOURCE: canon pixma mp160 ink absorber is full

e75ff09.jpg this the reset wast ink please follow it step by step

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

5helpful
1answer

"ink absorber is full contact
while the ink on the ink absorber is submitted and must be cleaned. disassemble the printer until the ink absorber is reached, remove the ink absorber, with an alcohol solution to clean the ink dissolve deposits. It is better to make this a specialist
Read full answer
Mar 31, 2011 • Computers & Internet
0helpful
1answer

Error message"The waste ink absorber is almost full." How do I get a replacement absorber?" CANON PIXMA MD450 SERIAL NUMBER JASA17289
this is a general guide for another model, try this

http://www.wikihow.com/Clean-the-Canon-Pixma-IP1000-Printer-Waste-Ink-Absorber
Read full answer
Oct 20, 2008 • Cell Phones
0helpful
1answer

I am unable to copy, i keep getting the message "Unable to print 36"
The error message is an indication that the machines ink absorbers are almost full. The ink absorbers hold liquid and dried ink after it has been purged from the print head. These absorbers can control enough ink for the expected life of the machine.
Read full answer
Dec 15, 2010 • Brother MFC 490cw Color Inkjet...
0helpful
1answer

I have placed new ink cartridges and a message box keeps appearing about the "waste ink absorber" being full. Please help me locate this on my printer.
Try:
If any more problem encounter,post or thumbs back.
Read full answer
Nov 01, 2010 • Canon PIXMA MP150 All-In-One InkJet...
1helpful
1answer

Ink absorber full - what do I do
Use this method with your own risk!!

E2-2 = No paper (ASF)
E3-3 = Paper jam
E4 = No ink
E5-5 = The ink cartridges are not installed or a non-supported ink cartridge is installed, or the ink cartridges are not installed properly
E8 = Waste ink absorber full, or platen waste ink absorber full
E9 The connected digital camera / video camera does not support Camera
Direct Printing
E14 The Ink cartridges whose destination are wrong
E15 Ink cartridge is not installed E16 - Ink remaining is unknown
E16 -E19 Failed to scan head alignment sheet
E22 Carriage error
E23 Paper feed error
E24 Purge unit error
E25 ASF(cam) sensor error
E26 Internal temperature rise error
E27 Waste ink absorber full or platen waste ink absorber full
E28 Ink cartridge temperature rise error -
E29 EEPROM error
E33 Paper feed position error
E35 15 USB Host VBUD overcurrent error - USB
E37 17 Abnormal motor driver error
E40 20 Other hardware error
E42 22 Scanner error

Use MPTOOL to reset your mp160 waste ink full
download mptool http://www.ziddu.com/download/8524406/MPTool.rar.html

But before your use MPTOOL get manual guide how to use that MPTOOL
http://www.ziddu.com/download/8525856/mp160manualguide.pdf.html

Hope this can help....
Read full answer
Jul 14, 2010 • Canon PIXMA MP160 All-In-One InkJet...
3helpful
1answer

How to solve the problem of "Waste ink absorber is full", then show "check printer" & "5800" after continuing to use it for Canon MP150 Printer?
Use this method with your own risk!!

E2-2 = No paper (ASF)
E3-3 = Paper jam
E4 = No ink
E5-5 = The ink cartridges are not installed or a non-supported ink cartridge is installed, or the ink cartridges are not installed properly
E8 = Waste ink absorber full, or platen waste ink absorber full
E9 The connected digital camera / video camera does not support Camera
Direct Printing
E14 The Ink cartridges whose destination are wrong
E15 Ink cartridge is not installed E16 - Ink remaining is unknown
E16 -E19 Failed to scan head alignment sheet
E22 Carriage error
E23 Paper feed error
E24 Purge unit error
E25 ASF(cam) sensor error
E26 Internal temperature rise error
E27 Waste ink absorber full or platen waste ink absorber full
E28 Ink cartridge temperature rise error -
E29 EEPROM error
E33 Paper feed position error
E35 15 USB Host VBUD overcurrent error - USB
E37 17 Abnormal motor driver error
E40 20 Other hardware error
E42 22 Scanner error

Reset E27 Waste ink absorber full or platen waste ink absorber full for Mp170

firstly download MPTOOL
Download here
Download manual guide how to use MPtool
download here

OK hope this can help
Read full answer
Jul 12, 2010 • Canon PIXMA MP170 All-In-One InkJet...
0helpful
1answer

Ink waste absorber is nearly full. What do I do?
You need to reset it.

Use this method with your own risk!!
E2-2 = No paper (ASF)
E3-3 = Paper jam
E4 = No ink
E5-5 = The ink cartridges are not installed or a non-supported ink cartridge is installed, or the ink cartridges are not installed properly
E8 = Waste ink absorber full, or platen waste ink absorber full
E9 The connected digital camera / video camera does not support Camera
Direct Printing
E14 The Ink cartridges whose destination are wrong
E15 Ink cartridge is not installed E16 - Ink remaining is unknown
E16 -E19 Failed to scan head alignment sheet
E22 Carriage error
E23 Paper feed error
E24 Purge unit error
E25 ASF(cam) sensor error
E26 Internal temperature rise error
E27 Waste ink absorber full or platen waste ink absorber full
E28 Ink cartridge temperature rise error -
E29 EEPROM error
E33 Paper feed position error
E35 15 USB Host VBUD overcurrent error - USB
E37 17 Abnormal motor driver error
E40 20 Other hardware error
E42 22 Scanner error

Reset E27 Waste ink absorber full or platen waste ink absorber full

You need Mptool to reset your mp170
download mptool here

Manual guide to use mptool
download manual guide here
Read full answer
Jul 09, 2010 • Canon PIXMA MP170 All-In-One InkJet...
0helpful
1answer

Ink well transformer full
Issue: Alarm / Power light flashes orange 8 times consecutively (Waste Ink Nearly Full Error)
Solution: Press the <RESUME/CANCEL> button to clear the error (1700)
Waste ink absorber error 1700
The printer has a built-in waste ink absorber to hold the ink used during print head cleaning. Eight flashes indicates that this absorber is nearly full.

Press the <RESUME/CANCEL> button on the printer to clear the error, so you can continue the print job. The printer will need to be serviced as soon as possible.

Issue: Alarm / Power light flashes orange 8 times consecutively (Waste Ink Nearly Full Error)
Solution: Press the <RESUME/CANCEL> button to clear the error (1700)
Waste ink absorber error 1700
The printer has a built-in waste ink absorber to hold the ink used during print head cleaning. Eight flashes indicates that this absorber is nearly full.

Press the <RESUME/CANCEL> button on the printer to clear the error, so you can continue the print job. The printer will need to be serviced as soon as possible.

Read full answer
Dec 02, 2009 • Canon PIXMA iP2200 InkJet Photo Printer
0helpful
1answer

Absorber tank is full
Issue: Alarm / Power light flashes orange 8 times consecutively (Waste Ink Nearly Full Error)
Solution: Press the <RESUME/CANCEL> button to clear the error (1700)
Waste ink absorber error 1700
The printer has a built-in waste ink absorber to hold the ink used during print head cleaning. Eight flashes indicates that this absorber is nearly full.

Press the <RESUME/CANCEL> button on the printer to clear the error, so you can continue the print job. The printer will need to be serviced as soon as possible.

Issue: Alarm / Power light flashes orange 8 times consecutively (Waste Ink Nearly Full Error)
Solution: Press the <RESUME/CANCEL> button to clear the error (1700)
Waste ink absorber error 1700
The printer has a built-in waste ink absorber to hold the ink used during print head cleaning. Eight flashes indicates that this absorber is nearly full.

Press the <RESUME/CANCEL> button on the printer to clear the error, so you can continue the print job. The printer will need to be serviced as soon as possible.

Read full answer
Dec 01, 2009 • Canon Office Equipment & Supplies
1helpful
2answers

ERROR E 2 comes up on the little lcd screen when i try to print now.
www.fixyourownprinter.com

ERROR CODE CANNON MP150/MP160

E2 - No paper (ASF)
E3 - Paper jam
E4 - No ink
E5 - The ink cartridges are not installed or a non-supported ink cartridge is installed , or the ink cartridges are not installed properly
E8 - Waste ink absorber full, or platen waste ink absorber full «ОК»)
E9 - The connected digital camera / video camera does not support Camera Direct Printing
E14 - The Ink cartridges whose destination are wrong
E15 - Ink cartridge is not installed
E16 - Ink remaining is unknown
E19 - Failed to scan head alignment sheet
E22 - Carriage error
E23 - Paper feed error
E24 - Purge unit error
E25 - ASF(cam) sensor error
E26 - Internal temperature rise error
E27 - Waste ink absorber full or platen waste ink absorber full
E28 - Ink cartridge temperature rise error -
E29 - EEPROM error
E33 - Paper feed position error
E35 - USB Host VBUD over current error - USB
E37 - Abnormal motor driver error
E40 - Other hardware error
E42 - Scanner error
Read full answer
Oct 26, 2009 • Canon PIXMA MP160 All-In-One Printer
Not finding what you are looking for?

View Most Popular

PIXMA MP210 Photo All-In-One Printer

  • Office Equipment & Supplies

Related Question

"ink absorber is full contact

  • Computers & Internet

Related Topics

720 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Popular Questions

Error code E31 scanning with Canon MP495

Canon PIXMA MP495 InkJet Printer

Aborber full error message

Canon PIXMA iP4600 Color InkJet...

Error: The type of Printhead is incorrect, Install the correct printhead.

Canon PIXMA MP830 All-In-One InkJet...

Reset ink level on CANON MP 140 PIXMA PRINTER

Canon PIXMA Office Equipment &...

Canon PIXMA MP190 reset ink?????

Canon PIXMA MP190 All-In-One InkJet...

Check Out the Latest Printers Report
Check Out the Latest Printers Report

View all Fixya Reports

Top Canon Office Equipment & Supplies Experts

old marine
old marine

Level 3 Expert

2426 Answers

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Cindy Wells

Level 3 Expert

6688 Answers

Are you a Canon Office Equipment and Supply Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...