Support Documentation: Canon Printer Reset Methods(PDF)įlashing Ink Indicator Lights / Error Codes Displayed: If the respective indicator light continues to flash or displays an error code and printing is not permitted, then the cartridge may have suffered an internal electrical failure.
NOTE 2:Following printer reset the ink low indicator may remain illuminated (steady, but not flashing) and you should still be able to print.
You will need to hold the COLOR button (or black button) AND the STOP button for 5-8 seconds to reset the ink level monitor/counter feature. NOTE 1: On select MX/MG printer models you may need to hold two buttons down – not just the stop button. Printer should start printing.ģ) If second message appears and printer’s LCD screen displays error code “E”, then DO NOT click ‘CANCEL PRINTING’.Ĥ) Press and hold down ‘ Stop/Reset’ (or ‘ Stop/Resume‘) button (triangle-circle icon) on your printer for 5-8 seconds until the ink low indicators turn off or printer LCD displays a “1” (select models).
Reset canon mp240 printer cartridge install#
To reset the Canon 210/211 (210XL, 211XL), 240/241 (240XL, 240XXL, 241XL), 243/244, or 245/246 (245XL, 246XL) cartridge’s ink low alert condition (blinking or illuminated ink lamps) perform the following ink reset procedures:ġ) Install cartridge and start print job.Ģ) After first message appears, click ‘OK’ to continue. “Ink Has Run Out”) during the error condition. Typically, the printer’s Power/Ink level light will be blinking or an error message may be displayed (i.e. As the electronics in the Canon ink cartridge and the printer communicate with each other, sometimes the printer will incorrectly identify an ink cartridge as empty or non-functional, and printing will not be allowed.