still scan and fax if out of ink
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Scan yes, but won't print only save to your computer or send. Fax will send but won't print a received fax.
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A little clarification on my previous answer since it has been awhile since I have done the scanning. I asked my sister in law how she scans. she said she starts with the computer and the computer tells her which buttons to press on the printer. By-the-way, you can also send a fax with this printer.
1739539
Yes. I have used the scanner and sent the scanned doc to another printer when I was out of ink.
1358102
you will always get a message that says ink is low. ugnore this and continue printing
1843862
I just remove the ink cartridges and try to scan and don't work and alway stay the system error and I put the ink back and start working again and I think without the ink will not work.
2210603
Take them out to see if there is any ink left...and reset them that might help.....I'm not an electronic person though so I have no idea
1514383
Yes, you can scan and fax multi pages. No need to do one at a time. You just stack 'em and they feed through. I really love this one so far
569788
The printer part of the device just died. Your scanner and card reader will continue to work, but that heralds the end of the printer itself. I've had two die that way. (I actually keep one around for the scanner).
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You can do one or both of two options 1) get a scanner cleaner sheet and run it thru the unit 2) upgrade the firmware of the unit. Either of these has worked for others, if the unit is still printing lines from scanning contact HP for assistance.
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The printer will cache the scans in memory while waiting for you to flip the pages over and feed it through again, then it will print out the pages. Its a minor step needed to be taken. I thought it would be an issue for me but in the long run it has not been. Having said that if, you are doing a lot of replication you may want to consider a different printer with a duplexing scanner.
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I think you can keep things working by doing the printer test page now and again. Also, maybe clean heads once in awhile. Just my opinion.
628396
I haven't had that problem, it sometimes asks me if I want to continue because it is not real epson ink, I just say yes to any prompt and continue to print. Sorry you are having trouble!
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I know what the original question is about - some printers do not allow you to print if any of the ink cartridge is out of ink. I have the same question - hopefully someone knows the answer for this specific printer.
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I am basically doing the same. it has problems regardless of the way the phone is connectedi did see a review (I think on amazon) that someone returned the printer and the new one was working properly 9suggests new firmware). Although I have yet to do it Canon (in my area (australia) can phone your fax to check the settings on the fax. It is possible that they may also be able to update settings.If I get around getting it sorted out I will set up phone lines to go through the fax.
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I have the same printer with exactly the sam problem.The telephone plugged into the back and have tried all of the settiings. The fax still picks up. The fax is now disconnected.It seems obvious to me the firmware is faulty.Canon have not responded to my email request for assistance despite their auto reply indicating a 2 day reply time. I have lots of canon gear. This may be the last.
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Scanning should be independent from printing so it shouldn't be a problem as long as you are running on Windows 7 or earlier. Window's 8 might be a problem. Hope this helps
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Thanks for the tip. I have a different model Canon - same issue with the low ink pop up. I don't use if for fax, but I would frequently put a load of paper in the feeder to copy and leave the room expecting them to be done when I return. Nine times out of ten, I return to a " ink is low, do you want to continue?" message. Duh. I want to continue til that sucker is dry at $15 a pop. And with 5 ink cartridges, one is always low. I like my printer, but being reminded with virtually every page printed that one of my cartridges was low was getting very old. I changed the Printer Status and Voila, I don't get the silly pop up! Yeah! I am using an MP830, by the way. Thanks for the tip. I have a different model Canon - same issue with the low ink pop up. I don't use if for fax, but I would frequently put a load of paper in the feeder to copy and leave the room expecting them to be done when I return. Nine times out of ten, I return to a " ink is low, do you want to continue?" message. Duh. I want to continue til that sucker is dry at $15 a pop. And with 5 ink cartridges, one is always low. I like my printer, but being reminded with virtually every page printed that one of my cartridges was low was getting very old. I changed the Printer Status... » Read More Thanks for the tip. I have a different model Canon - same issue with the low ink pop up. I don't use if for fax, but I would frequently put a load of paper in the feeder to copy and leave the room expecting them to be done when I return. Nine times out of ten, I return to a " ink is low, do you want to continue?" message. Duh. I want to continue til that sucker is dry at $15 a pop. And with 5 ink cartridges, one is always low. I like my printer, but being reminded with virtually every page printed that one of my cartridges was low was getting very old. I changed the Printer Status and Voila, I don't get the silly pop up! Yeah! I am using an MP830, by the way. « Show Less