Ink is out and communication error has occured?

Watch this Clear Canon Check Ink E13 E16 U162 U163 1686 and 1688 Error Messages Low...

All the ink tanks should be red with no flashing.
The tanks that are flashing or have no red light on , need to be replaced.

By trial and error I found that an ink cartidge I had loaded was in fact unservicable.

Blink alternately or not? If alternately, the message is not "general error". but "service required" It's true to reset waste ink counter. But, i think it's not service required. when trun on printer ready? But when start to print red lights blink at same time? Problem with chip at ink tank. Check connector at chip and at head carriage. It's may be dirty, and not good connection. try to use another chip.

Have you tried replacing another cartridge. It could easily be a faulty cartridge.

Hi,

1. Turn off the printer
2. Hold the Resume Button (red circle in the triangle), add a printer (click “Power”) an indicator light green.
3. Hold the Power Button, release the Resume Button.
4. Not releasing the Power Button, double click “Resume” and release Both Buttons.
5. Click “Resume” for Four times
6. Once you click “Power”, to confirm the selected action (reset counter absorber). To disable the printer “Power” button to click again.

Reset Canon MP600 to the Factory Setting

1. Press the HOME button.
2. Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel or the right/left arrow to select Settings, and then press OK button.
3. Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel or the right/left arrow to select Device settings, then press the OK button.
4. Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel (B) or the up/down arrow to select Reset settings, then press the OK button.
5. Use the Easy-Scroll wheel or the up/down arrow to select Yes on the confirmation screen and then press OK.
6. Press the HOME button to return to the HOME menu.

Since you are using sublmation ink, the cartridges are probably aftermarket and may not meet Epson standards. Aftermarket chipped cartridges are notorious for failing to 'communicate' with Epson printers, even when the cartridge is brand new. Before taking the printer to a service center, you might try purchasing new cartridges of your ink from your reseller. If that fixes the problem then your fight is with the ink reseller, not Epson. If it doesn't fix the problem and your printer is still under warranty, take it to an authorized service center, and remember, using non-Epson ink does NOT void the waranty.

ON THE CHIPS, TRY CLEANING THEM WITH ALCOHOL (70%)

SOME BRANDS YOU CAN SHAKE THE CARTRDGES TO RESET THE INK COUNTER

Solution: Insert one of each color ink tank MP830

New Page 1 More Than One of the Same Ink Tank is Installed When installing or replacing an ink tank, only one of the following ink tanks should be installed. If the ink tank is not installed correctly, an error message will display.

1. Confirm that the printer is powered on and press the Open button. (The paper output tray will open.)
   
   
   
   
2. Lift the scanning unit (printer cover) completely. (The print head will move to the replacement position.)
   
   
   
   Note: When the scanning unit (printer cover) is opened more than ten minutes, the print head moves to the right side. If this occurs, close the scanning unit (printer cover), and open it again.
   
   
3. Open the inner cover.
   
   
4. Press on the tab to release the ink tank, then remove it from its slot. If you are replacing multiple ink tanks, make sure to replace one by one.
   
   
   
   
5. Insert the ink tanks into the print head. Note: Press the mark "PUSH" on the ink tank firmly until you hear a click.
   
   
   
   
6. Ensure that all the ink tanks are installed properly and the ink tank lamps light red.
   
   
   
   <7> The ink tanks are installed properly.
   
   <8> The ink tanks are not installed properly.
   
   Note: Ink Tank LampYou can check the status of each ink tank according to the way its lamp flashes.
   
   • - On: The printer is ready to print.
     
   • - Slow flashing (at about three second interval): Ink is low. Prepare a new ink tank.
     
   • - Fast flashing (at about one second interval): Ink tank is empty, or the printer is not ready due to an error.
     
   • - Off: An error has occurred and the printer is not ready to print.
     
     
7. Close the inner cover and the scanning unit (printer cover). Note:
   
   
   
   • When closing the scanning unit (printer cover), be careful not to jam your finger.
     
   • When starting printing next time, the print head cleaning launches automatically.