Is there a way to be able to use the SCAN feature when the ink is low? The printer refuses to operate, bring up the menus, etc, WITHOUT enough INK!
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You can't do anything with the printer until you replace the ink cartridge.
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I have never used the scan feature on my printer, so I cannot answer you Question
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I've had a similar problem after the printer sat idle for a week or so. I was able to correct the problem by re-priming the ink cartridges using the syringe provided with the Ink Block system. Remove the plug in the non-working cartridge, and using the syringe, draw a small amount of ink back into the cartridge. Run a cleaning cycle, and see if it is now working.
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Ted but the printer does not register it as full. Still get notice ink empty.
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Can't help on that, because I have a hard time making it work period. I have Windows XP, and it worked well for awhile, then started smearing, fading, skipping and otherwise giving me trouble. It still looks beautiful as a piece of furniture, though; I'm too "thrifty" to pitch it. Tried to have it scan a page an hour ago and it refused. I don't print very often, so the ink cartridges refuse to obey the printer, being dried up. With all the time I spend trying to get it to work, I could write documents in long hand quicker. Best of luck to you, Tom! George Strella, Tulsa
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I don't recall if I had any issues like that or not. I'm an IT guy/computer nerd anyway so if I did, I fixed it immediately. With that said, I would recommend turning your printer off and then back on. Even try some different things like putting old cartridges in when printer is on and then turn it off, pull cartridges out and replace the new cartridges just before turning the printer back on. Make sure that any tape that may have been on the bottom of the cartridges is also removed. You'd be surprised how many people forget that. One thing to look at also, if the problem persists, is to check the settings on the actual printer and look at the ink level. If the ink level is showing that everything is full, as it should be, then the printer is at least detecting things that far. Hope this little bit will help, if not feel free to post back. If you end up having to post back, let us k ow what you be tried, and the specific issue you're having. This way I, or someone else, can give more accurate advice to further troubleshoot the issue. :)
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I have an older Epson and was wanting to replace it for that very reason. I can't print anything when any color is out. So it says I need to replace the light blue and won't let me print anything until I do. Since I never use color, I'm guessing the blue just dried out. At any rate, I can't figure how to override that and just use black. Maybe it is just an Epson thing, as you said, to get us to buy more ink. I'm with you, I want to keep going until the ink fades and I can really see it is almost out.
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Just had the same problem about 3 or 4 months ago. I went through all manual instructions and web suggestions. Clean head, run goofy printer maintenance etc. Just barely prints black and no color. Would be nice if their software would just fix their stinking printer. Was speaking to my ink guy (he has become rich off my Canon ink needs) and he said he would try to fix for free. Yes, scared me also. I am taking next week and if he can I will try to determine what he did and let you know. Otherwise it is just a rotten Canon printer. Almost makes you think they have a program that checks the date and when a certain date .... Maybe I am getting paranoid.. but after using a PIXMA that can happen. Just had the same problem about 3 or 4 months ago. I went through all manual instructions and web suggestions. Clean head, run goofy printer maintenance etc. Just barely prints black and no color. Would be nice if their software would just fix their stinking printer. Was speaking to my ink guy (he has become rich off my Canon ink needs) and he said he would try to fix for free. Yes, scared me also. I am taking next week and if he can I will try to determine what he did and let you know. Otherwise it is just a rotten Canon printer. Almost makes you think they have a program that checks the... » Read More Just had the same problem about 3 or 4 months ago. I went through all manual instructions and web suggestions. Clean head, run goofy printer maintenance etc. Just barely prints black and no color. Would be nice if their software would just fix their stinking printer. Was speaking to my ink guy (he has become rich off my Canon ink needs) and he said he would try to fix for free. Yes, scared me also. I am taking next week and if he can I will try to determine what he did and let you know. Otherwise it is just a rotten Canon printer. Almost makes you think they have a program that checks the date and when a certain date .... Maybe I am getting paranoid.. but after using a PIXMA that can happen. « Show Less
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For sure. The printer and printer program will let you know when the ink is low and you only have to replace that one.
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i'm having those exact problems now...can't scan without cartridges, and can't print black without color cartridges. there MUST be a solution...anyone?
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I have never tried but I will guess "no". Once a cartridge is too low it will not print so I am guessing it will not print if a cartridge is missing or empty, regardless of whether or not it actually *needs* that cartridge.
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You can't, period. It is a defective product, bad microchips or something. Toss it and get a new, different printer.
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yes , the same thing happens to me. This printer is a piece of trash. looking for a new printer. Won't be a HP
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I have another model Canon printer that I just purchased new. I did this on this one. I haven't had it long enough to run out of ink, but if this works it makes Canon the best printer to buy. I may upgrade to a better canon.I had an HP. It was an older HP AIO with no monitors on it. I think HP sent a code to all the old ones to disable everything but the printer as my scanner no longer works no matter what I do. I googled it, and there are tons of people who've posted the same exact problem with odler HP printers.
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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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Sorry for the delayed answer, I haven't tried that, I normally scan then "ink" digitally.
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Try opening the printer settings from the computer. Also try the settings from the printer itself. Maybe try shutting it off and on.
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The printer will inform you when the ink is low. At this time you should order ink soon.