Canon MX 850: Cannot scan ink is low/out? Some Canon models don't let scan/fax if the ink is low/out. Is this true with MX850 also?
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Apparently it is true. I've got this model and have a very important fax sitting in memory waiting for ink. It won't do anything when this message is on the lcd. So irritating.
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Oh, thank god, this worked for me as well. This was driving me nuts. I had just bought a replacement large black tank and all I'm trying to print is text, but it wouldn't work because one of the photo tanks was out. (And I couldn't just buy that one, would have had to buy the pack of all four colors for $60)... I was about ready to just buy a new printer!
905772
Thank you thank you. I'm waiting for ink but preparing my tax return and couldn't scan records. I so appreciate your info.
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omg, thank you so much b. batt! holding down the "stop" button worked perfectly to resent my mp980!
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Canon has TONS of information available - especially regarding this printer.Even if you no longer have your installation CD/s and such - they have all of that available to download or view on their site.Their information about errors, though, is quite useful. People really need to be aware of these features, and make use of them.
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Thanks, needed to scan a document and couldn't because of the low ink. Saved the day for me.Dennis
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There are instructions for overriding this at Canon's website. Go to the support link and search for Error Code U163. I pulled up the list of error codes and got a great deal of useful information faster than searching for the direct answers.
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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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I have a Canon Pixma MX870 printer. Sophia Global ink works very well with it. But read the installation directions carefully! Even though it looks like Canon ink, it installs slightly differently and will make a mess if you don't follow directions (sad experience speaking).
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There are multiple reasons - the other inks may be low, the print heads may need to be cleaned, it could depend on the software you are using to print - if it's not Canon's, you may need to adjust the color settings within the program - you may need to do so even if it is Canon's software.
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Hi Jazmin. The ink refill kit worked for my Canon MX430. The trick is to convince the printer that the refilled cartridge is not still empty. Somewhere on the web I found information on how to bypass the "empty" signal, but I don't remember exactly how it was done.
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Amazon asked me to respond but I found the machine too be cheap and I was told to throw it out, and I got my $ back.I bought a Canon MX922 and the print quality is far superior (and no constant paper jamming)!
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I'm a bit confused by this post. I just compared the costs of the MX850 ink to the MX860 ink (here on Amazon and on Canon's website) and I found the MX860 ink to actually be less expensive. The Pigment Black, Standard Black, and Color cartridges for the MX860 were $2-3 less expensive than the MX850 equivalents. Could this have been a recent change?Also, could you tell us where you found the volume measurements for the cartridges. I wasn't able to find those anywhere.
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This is a "DEATH" Code, sorry. You're SOL like me. Still, Canon makes the best printer. Got rid of the 620 - took the inks out and used it for target practice. I just got the 640, very happy.
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I havent figured out how to scan .. I assume there has to be some programming between it and my laptop ... So only use it for printing and copying. Any advice?
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My first thought is did you remove all the tabs that cover the ink cartridges? Also are you sure this is correct cartridge for your printer. My Canon MX892 works fine with these cartridges in spite of what Amazon posts on their sale page. I did purchase another brand of cartridges (black) which leaked all over my printer's insides, but, again, these worked fine. Good Luck!
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Could someone please tell me...step by step... how to FAX via the MX340 from my computer without having to print first? I see several have mentioned that you MUST print if you're using a Mac, but I'm using a PC and I still can't figure it out.
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Please go here: http://forums.usa.canon.com/t5/Personal-Printers/Canon-MX860-repeats-B200-error-code-brought-it-back-to-store/td-p/489And read through the solution.
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I have a Dell with Windows 7. I plugged the Printer into my Computer and it only "partially" loaded the Driver. So I initially couldn't use Windows 7 Print/Scan software as plug and play. You simply load in the provided Canon CD (I installed everything and later on uninstalled programs I didn't want) Now everything works great including Windows 7 Print/Scan software too.
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Apparently, Canon installs chips in the ink cartridges, in order to let you know the amount of ink left in them. I'm not sure about Canon, but in my old HP printer, if they passed the expiration date, the printer would not function unless they were replaced, even if still full. So, if you can find compatible ink, without chips, go for it!!!
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Yes, you can check the ink levels from the display screen on the printer. I don't have this printer, but I have an MP-600 that you can do that on. If you go to the Canon website and watch the video about the 620, you can plainly see in the video that the same "Remaining Ink Levels" prompt is on the little screen. You simply push the button under that to check the levels. Hope that helps, even though you asked a long time ago. ;)
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In reference to the low ink notice on printer. It's misnomer the cartridge does that when there is normal ink remaining because it is substitute from canon. I called the company ,they explained that when you get low ink sign ,simply press reset on the printer and it will correct the situation.
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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.