Scanning without ink: Does the MX860 scan without the ink cartridges installed (or if they're dry)?
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This is here for Google to find, because after searching and searching I found a workaround. If you are getting error U163 on your Canon MX860 and still want to use the scan or fax capabilities, hold the red stop button on the right side of the printer for a few seconds. You will get a beep, and this will dismiss the error and let you scan and fax.
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Yes, Epson's recommendation is correct. Double-clicking the scanner in the print & scan section of system preferences gives you Apple's rudimentary scanning capability. I highly recommend a third-party scanning program like VueScan.
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Had the same problem. Printed fine but no scanning. Installed drivers, Scangear toolbox, etc etc etc. Finally tried plugging it in to my wife's Win8.1 laptop (which had no special canon drivers or anything) and it worked on the first try.
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I installed it on Windows 8 with noroblems and it works fine (Text and pictures). I didn't need to use the disk. Windows 8 did everything, as I remember it asked me if I wanted to install the printer monitor (status and ink level) and a diagnostic program. It was automatic. I hope you have the same experience that I did.
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No, it does not have a scanner. It is a high speed, quality printer for high volume printing.
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No, as the printer always reports that the cartridge is out of ink due to the embedded chip in the cartridge.
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Yes I have mx870, I've been using sophia global ink for a while and they work great.
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This printer does not have scanning capabilities; its just a bare bones quick and efficient printer. Though I'm sure they have a model that does.
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I wiped my cartridges' 'chip' before installation. I also received a message from the manufacturer that it was not a 'genuine' replacement on my computer screen. If I continue with installation it will null and void the printer warranty. I continued, and clicked ok. After the nasty-gram it worked fine. I also unplugged my printer for about a minute and plugged it back in. Have you contacted Inktonerman? They may have some suggestions. I hope this helps, it's so frustrating.
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I just used regular ink - the HP that was in my machine and I don't have a photo ink in.
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If I understand you correctly, you want to connect the printer to your laptop via USB. If that's it, open the scanner cover; the USB socket is inside the machine on the right, next to where you store the orange protective part for the ink cartridges. Didn't get a USB cable with the printer. P.S. I'm really liking this printer.
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I have not had any need to print doublesided documents, but I will try to check it out tomorrow and let you know. I do have a Mac, so my printer menus are considerably different than the ones that pop up on a PC. I have never even seen a "black ink only" option, despite searching. I will try to find it.Thanks for a well thought out and relevant response.
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Yes it scans, the printer will load software right from the unit when you plug in the USB cable.
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No clue. We only have a copier. I don't have an ink jet to test, otherwise I would. Sorry!
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Mine is connected via wireless but if you wanted to use copier/scanner without any connections, you can.
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No scanner on this one. Its a very cheap printer. I got mine free with a computer purchase and it only lasted a few years.
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I too am concerned that my colored ink continues to show that it is being used when we rarely use it. Can we run the MX700 without the color cartgridges installed?