The most widely used printer one of which is made by Canon type IP. Before you take this printer to the service place it would be nice if you already know some kind of indication of damage through the indicator lights that are on the printer. Green and orange lights.
Canon IPxxxx printers will give you a signal if a problem occurs through the indicator light. The indicator light will give a signal when for example the cartridge is damaged, or the printer is having mechanical trouble and so on.
Here are computer tips on how to recognize the flickering of Canon printer types IP1200, IP1300, IP1600, IP1700, IP1880, IP1980 :
Blink 7 times green, Blink 7 times orange alternately flashing
Waste Ink Pad Full / Full Ink Absorber. The printer requires a reset using the general tool resetter software or the Ip Tool. Please find the program download information on google.
Blink 3 times Orange, Blink 1 time green
There was a problem in the printer mechanic. It's best to contact the nearest printer service center, unless you want to try fixing it yourself.
Blink 4 times orange, Blink 1 time green
Full absorber printer (Waste Ink Pad Full). The printer requires a software resetter using the general tool resetter software.
Blink 5 times orange, Blink 1 time green
Color or black cartridge has a problem. This problem can arise because the connector is dirty or the IC chip is damaged. Please clean it first using the connector pencil eraser found in the cartridge and try installing it again. If you can't replace your cartridge.
- Blink 7 times orange, Blink 1 time green
There are indications that the color cartridge is damaged. Usually occurs on a Canon IP1980 printer blink 7 times orange 1 time green. The solution is to replace the color cartridge. Cartridge damage is caused by several things, for example, IC chips are damaged, dirty connectors or other causes. Try cleaning the connector first before replacing the cartridge.
Blink 8 times orange, Blink 1 time green
Is an indicator that the ink tank is full. Your printer needs to be reset using the general tool resetter.
Blink 14 times / Blink 15 times orange, Blink 1 time green
There is a possibility the black cartridge must be replaced. Try cleaning the cartridge connector first because it might be dirty so the connection isn't smooth.
Other Ways
It is undeniable, Canon brand printers are still a favorite printer and are widely used everywhere. Besides the relatively cheap price (for entry level), the print is pretty good and refill is not too difficult. Well, if you are a loyal use of Canon printers, and experience some problems with your printer on this one. Consider just a few common diseases that often plague the following Canon Printers.
1. Blinking, Blinking Indicator when the Printer is turned on
Usually this disease afflicts Canon iP1200, iP1300, iP1600, iP1700, i255,
Light Solution, this means you have to do this solution every time you turn on the printer, because this step is only temporary. When your printer is cut off from electricity, then blinking will reappear. But, there's no harm in doing this step, if you are not familiar with ways to reset the printer using software.
- Disconnect the power cable from your printer.
- Press and hold the Power button, while you plug the power cable again.
- The power indicator will appear in yellow.
- Release the power button, when you finish installing the power cable.
- Then press the power button again, to turn on your printer.
- Certainly your printer is no longer blinking. But when your printer is cut off from the electric current, then this blinking will appear, and you just repeat the steps above.
Software Solution, you can overcome this blinking disease by using GeneralTool software specifically for iP 1300 and iP 1700. By using this software, blinking can usually be resolved permanently, meaning you don't need to repeat it like in the mild solution above.
2. Blinking, blinking when ink runs out, or when ink is finished
- This disease usually affects the Canon iP 1880 printer, and occurs when the ink runs out or when you finish filling ink. Or even the ink hasn't run out yet, but this blinking often strikes the iP 1880. One Solution:
- Press and hold the "Resume" button for about 1 to 2 minutes
- Then open the lid or cover of your printer.
- Open the cartridge first and then install again
- Close the printer cover
- Turn it off, then turn it back on
3. Print letters are broken (unlined), uneven
Try to do cleaning several times, if this method does not work too, you clean your catrige manually. But, the best solution, based on the experience of several users, is that it's time you replace your Catrige printer.
4. Overcome the "ink absorber is full" on the Canon IP1700 and IP1200
- Turn off the printer and unplug the power cable
- Press and hold the power button (do not release) while then plug the power cable back
- When the power button is still pressed and the power cable is re-plugged in, press the resume button twice (in succession)
- Release the power button
- Done
- Now your computer will detect a new Printer, follow the steps requested until then a new printer is installed.
5. Solusi “The waste ink absorber is almost full” dan “ink absorber is Full” pada Canon IP3000 dan IP2000
- Turn off the printer
- Press the resume button and then press the power button
- Hold down the power button and release the resume key
- Press the resume button 2 times in a row and then release the two buttons (resume button and power button)
- A green indicator will appear
- When the indicator is green, then press the resume button 4 times
- Press the power button, the printer will turn off, otherwise press the power button again
- The printer returns to normal.
- How to Reset a Canon IP 1980 Blink Printer
- Blink on a Canon IP 1980 Printer is a sign that the Printer needs to be reset. Blink printer 4 times orange and 1 time, also the orange green light flashes alternately 7 times (Full Ink Absorber sign), and Orange blink light 8 times (full ink tank). How to Reset a Blink Canon IP 1980 Printer is as follows.
The steps for how to reset IP1980 are as follows:
1. First the driver must be installed. You can download here.http: //support-sg.canon-asia.com/? Personal
2. The printer is in service mode (temporary reset).
How to activate service mode:
- Unplug / unplug the power cord
- Press the printer power button
- Connect the power cord (the green light will turn on)
- Press and hold the power, then press the resume button (the light turns orange)
- Release the two buttons together (the printer will turn off)
- Press the power button again and release it immediately (the light will turn green)
3. The next step is to run the General Service Tool
4. Then unplug the power cord.
5. Plug it back in, then turn it on.
6. The printer will start and wait for the lights to not blink again.
7. Done.
How to run the General Service Tool
- Exctrak file General Service Tool anda.
- Verify Windows 1024x768 Resolution
- Then run the file "GeneralTool.exe"
- Select '' USB Port ''
- Check '' Cleaning and Eeprom Clear ''
- Click on '' Play ''
- Click on Platen, Finish, Quit.
- Press power (turn off the printer)
Please try to unplug the printer power cable then you plug it back in, and turn on your printer, good luck.
