Canon IP1500 Printer Waste Ink Tank Error

alyy8128 · 4th Apr 2006, 08:43 AM

Hi, i just successful SOLVED the problem from the Printer Waste Ink tank error for Canon IP1500. Hope these procedures might help any of you.

The problem arise when the printer used for long period, (my case is for 1 year more after it bought). The printer giving an error message for Waste Ink Tank Full.(Giving 8 blinking of it power light) And prompt me to take it to Canon Service center. While it blinking it LED, you cannot operate the printer thru Windows and the catridge won't come out even you open the front cover. Howere, the small tips below can help you save some money by fixing it yourself.

Part A: Cleaning the waste ink tank.
1) Open the front cover and power-ON, when the catridge come out from where it hiding, quickly unplug the power cord.

2) Use a tissue (preferred toilet tissue) to suck out the excessive ink in the waste ink tank in where the catridge hide. After you satisfy, close the front cover.

Part B: Reset the waste ink counter.
3) While pressing the ON button, plug in the power cord. The power light will be in orange/yellow. (This is mean it is in service mode).

4) Keep pressing the ON button, press the RESUME button 4 times. (The light change everytime you press it.)

5) Release both buttons, and restart the printer.

The printer should now operate as usual and stop blinking it LED.

Hope this might help.

peaz · 4th Apr 2006, 12:26 PM

That's a pretty good tip. Thanks for posting it!

zy · 4th Apr 2006, 03:37 PM

i'm using that printer

so if anything happens i'll search for this thread

Chai · 4th Apr 2006, 08:35 PM

When I see Canon IP1500, I think of iR2200 or iR3170 in office... NIGHTMARE!!! ARGH!!!

Sorry for going off topic.

But I'm becoming a pro-printer guy very soon at this rate...

cinart · 9th Jan 2008, 02:48 PM

Thank you thank you thank you. Your solution worked like a champ. I should have found you before I purchased another ip1500. I had just ordered ink. Now I have two and will be able to keep them printing for a long long time.

pilip · 23rd Aug 2008, 05:07 AM

You've saved my life and money with your tip on resetting the printer re waste ink tank is full. Got mine working in 2 minutes.

grateful thanks.

kellywester · 4th Sep 2008, 11:07 PM

Thanks your information. I have use ip1500 for around 3 years. I just replace 4 times ink. But i have not see the error message like this. I think this is useful. Thanks

4th Apr 2006, 08:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
alyy8128 Warming up Join Date: 22 Jan 2006 Location: Senai Johor Posts: 91 Reputation: 12 Rep Power: 0	Canon IP1500 Printer Waste Ink Tank Error Hi, i just successful SOLVED the problem from the Printer Waste Ink tank error for Canon IP1500. Hope these procedures might help any of you. The problem arise when the printer used for long period, (my case is for 1 year more after it bought). The printer giving an error message for Waste Ink Tank Full.(Giving 8 blinking of it power light) And prompt me to take it to Canon Service center. While it blinking it LED, you cannot operate the printer thru Windows and the catridge won't come out even you open the front cover. Howere, the small tips below can help you save some money by fixing it yourself. Part A: Cleaning the waste ink tank. 1) Open the front cover and power-ON, when the catridge come out from where it hiding, quickly unplug the power cord. 2) Use a tissue (preferred toilet tissue) to suck out the excessive ink in the waste ink tank in where the catridge hide. After you satisfy, close the front cover. Part B: Reset the waste ink counter. 3) While pressing the ON button, plug in the power cord. The power light will be in orange/yellow. (This is mean it is in service mode). 4) Keep pressing the ON button, press the RESUME button 4 times. (The light change everytime you press it.) 5) Release both buttons, and restart the printer. The printer should now operate as usual and stop blinking it LED. Hope this might help. __________________ 愿：世界和平

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4th Apr 2006, 08:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,662 Reputation: 3984 Rep Power: 72	When I see Canon IP1500, I think of iR2200 or iR3170 in office... NIGHTMARE!!! ARGH!!! Sorry for going off topic. But I'm becoming a pro-printer guy very soon at this rate... __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

9th Jan 2008, 02:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
cinart Newbie Join Date: 9 Jan 2008 Posts: 1 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	Canon ip1500 Waste Ink Tank Error Thank you thank you thank you. Your solution worked like a champ. I should have found you before I purchased another ip1500. I had just ordered ink. Now I have two and will be able to keep them printing for a long long time.

23rd Aug 2008, 05:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
pilip Newbie Join Date: 23 Aug 2008 Posts: 1 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	ip 1500 printer You've saved my life and money with your tip on resetting the printer re waste ink tank is full. Got mine working in 2 minutes. grateful thanks.

4th Sep 2008, 11:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
kellywester Newbie Join Date: 22 Aug 2008 Posts: 3 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	Thanks your information. I have use ip1500 for around 3 years. I just replace 4 times ink. But i have not see the error message like this. I think this is useful. Thanks