7 meaning of Canon Pixma IP Printer flashing lights

 The most widely used Printer one of which is made by Canon type IP. Before you bring this printer to a service place it would be nice if you already know some kind of indication of damage through the indicator light contained in the printer. The lights are green and orange.



Canon IPxxxx printers will signal you if a problem occurs through the indicator light. The indicator light will give a signal when, for example, the cartridge is damaged, or mechanical printer trouble and so on.

Here are computer tips on how to recognize the meaning of canon printer blink type IP1200, IP1300, IP1600, IP1700, IP1880, IP1980 


    Blink 7 times Green, Blink 7 times Orange blink alternately

Waste Ink Pad Full / Ink Absorber Full. The Printer requires a reset using the general tool resetter or Ip Tool software. Please find the program download information on google.


    Blink 3 times Orange, Blink 1 time Green

There was a problem with the mechanical printer. We recommend contacting the nearest printer service point, unless you want to try to fix it yourself.


    Blink 4 times Orange, Blink 1 time Green

Printer absorber full (Waste Ink Pad Full). The Printer requires a software resetter using the general tool software resetter.


    Blink 5 times Orange, Blink 1 time Green

Color or black cartridges are problematic. This problem can arise because the connector is dirty or the IC chip is damaged. Please clean it first using the pencil eraser connector contained in the cartridge and try to plug it back in. If not, replace the cartridge.


    Blink 7 times Orange, Blink 1 time Green

There is an indication that color cartridge is damaged. Usually occurs on Canon IP1980 printers blink 7 times orange 1 time Green. The solution change color Cartridge. Cartridge damage is caused by several things such as damaged IC chips, dirty connectors or other causes. Try to clean the connector before replacing the cartridge.


    Blink 8 times Orange, Blink 1 time Green

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

It is possible that the black cartridge will have to be replaced. Try to first clean the cartridge connector because it may be dirty so that the connection is not smooth.

Thus Tips Computer Tricks about Smart Tips How to recognize 7 meaning Canon Pixma IP Printer flashing lights and the solution may help you. Thank you for your visit, may make our online computer learning useful

Other Ways

It is undeniable, Canon brand printers are still a favorite printer and are widely used everywhere. In addition to the relatively cheap price (for entry level), the print is quite good and the refill is not complicated. Well, if you are a loyal user of Canon printers, and are experiencing some problems with your printer on this one. Check out some of the common diseases that often hit Canon printers below.


1. Blinking, Flickerproof indicator when the Printer is turned on

Usually the disease struck Canon iP1200, iP1300, iP1600, iP1700, i255,

Lightweight solution, meaning this solution you have to do every time you turn on the printer, because this step is only temporary. When your printer is disconnected from the mains, blinking will reappear. But, there is nothing wrong with doing this step, if you are not familiar with ways to reset the printer using software.

    Disconnect the power cord from your printer.

    Press and hold the Power button, while you reattach the power cord.

    The power indicator will appear to light yellow.

    Release the power button, when you finish installing the power cable.

    Then press the power button again, to turn on your printer.

    Make sure your printer isn't blinking anymore. But when your printer is disconnected 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 have to repeat it like in the lightweight solution above.


2. Blinking, flicker-proof when run out of ink, or when finish fill ink

Usually this disease struck the printer Canon iP 1880, and occurs when the ink runs out or when you finish filling the ink. Or even the ink has not run out, but this blinking often hit iP 1880. One solution :

    Press and hold the “Resume " button for approximately 1 to 2 minutes

    Then open the lid or cover of your printer.

    First open the Cartridge and then install it again

    Cover printer

    Turn it off, then turn it back on


3. Letters Print dotted (striped), uneven

Try cleaning several times, if this method does not work well, you clean your catrige manually. But, the best solution, based on the experience of some users, is it's time you replace your printer Catrige.


4. Addressing” ink absorber is full " on Canon IP1700 and IP1200

    Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord

    Press and hold the power button (do not release) while plugging the power cord back in

    While the power button is still pressed and the power cord is plugged back in, press the resume button twice (in succession)

    Release the power button

    Done

    Now that your computer has detected a new Printer, follow the steps to install the new printer.


5. “The waste ink absorber is almost full” and “ink absorber is Full” Solutions on Canon IP3000 and IP2000

    Turn off the printer

    Press the resume button and then press the power button

    Press and hold the power button and then release the resume button

    Press the resume button again 2 times in a row and then release both 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 (turn off), if not press the power button again

    The Printer is back 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. The Printer blinks 4 times orange and 1 time, also the orange green light flashes alternately 7 times (Ink Absorber full sign), and the Orange light blinks 8 times (ink tank full). How to Reset the canon IP 1980 blink Printer is as follows.

Steps to Reset IP1980 are as follows:

1. First, the Driver must be installed. You can download it here. http:/ / support-SG.canon-asia.com/? personal

2. The Printer is in service mode (temporary reset).


How to activate service mode:

- Remove / unplug the electrical power cable

- Press the printer power button

- Connect the Electric power Cable (Green Light will flash)

- Press and hold power, then press the resume button (the light turns orange)

- Release both buttons simultaneously (printer will turn off)

- Press the power button again and immediately release (the light will be green)


3. The next step is to run the General Service Tool. can be downloaded here

4. Then unplug the power cord.

5. Plug it back in, then turn it on.

6. The Printer will initial and wait until the light does not flash again.

7. Done.


How to use the General Service Tool

- Extract your General Service Tool files.

- Make sure Windows resolution is 1024x768

- Then run the file " GeneralTool.exe"

 Select the " USB Port."

- Put a tick on " Cleaning and Clear Eeprom "

- Click on " Play "

- Click on Platen, done, Quit.

- Press power (turn off the printer)

Please try by unplugging the printer power cable then you plug it back in, and turn on your printer, good luck.

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