This printer has an ink absorber that takes in ink during the
printing and print head cleaning processes. The cleaning process is
necessary in order to keep the print head nozzles from becoming
clogged. Over the life of the printer, the amount of ink that the ink
absorber has absorbed is calculated by the printer. Eventually, after
substantial use, the printer will enter an error condition when the ink
absorber is nearly full. At this point, printing is still possible by
pressing the <Resume> button on the printer. To protect the
printer from damage, you will not be able to print at all once the ink
absorber is full.
Canon recommends having the printer
serviced before the absorber becomes full. We are aware that there are
many "do-it-yourself" Web sites that offer instructions for making this
repair. Replacing the ink absorber is a complicated and potentially
messy procedure. Even if the ink absorber is successfully changed, the
ink absorber counter must be reset. Be aware that if you attempt this
procedure, it is at your own risk.
Eight flashes: Waste ink absorber almost full
The printer has a built-in waste ink absorber for the ink used during Print Head cleaning. Eight flashes indicates that the waste ink absorber is nearly full. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to cancel the error so you can continue printing. Before the waste ink absorber becomes completely full, contact a Canon service representative.
Important
Canon recommends that you call for service as soon as this error occurs. Once the waste ink absorber becomes completely full, printing will no longer be possible
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