How to Reset a Canon Ink Chip - Computer Devices

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By Jason Candanedo

Canon makes inkjet printers that use ink cartridges. Canon printers have a chip that tracks the ink usage utilized over time. But even when the monitor states that the ink cartridge is empty, in actuality it may not be, as the chip is not accurate at times. In these cases, this ink chip has to be reset to use the remaining ink in the cartridges.

Instructions

Step 1
Turn off the Canon printer then unplug the power cord from the power source. Also, disconnect the USB cord from your computer.

Step 2
Press and hold down the "Power" and "Resume" buttons simultaneously, and plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. This will start initialization on the printer.

Step 3
Release only the "Power" button (do not release the "Resume" button) and press and hold down the "Power" button again to start the test mode.

Step 4
Release both the "Power" and "Resume" buttons. This activates the service mode. Wait until the light display stops flashing.

Step 5
Press the "Resume" button to go through the printer settings until the "Reset Waste Ink Counter" or the "Ink Count" message appears. Press up to four times if necessary. Press the "0" button to reset the Cannon ink chip if the "Ink Count" message appears.

Step 6
Press the "Cartridge" button if necessary on some Canon bubble jet printers to reset the ink chip.

Step 7
Press the "OK" or "Set" button, turn the Canon printer off and unplug the printer from the electrical outlet.

Step 8
Plug in the printer to an electrical source, and then hook up the printer to your computer via the USB cable to reconnect the printer.

References

# Gdlp01.c-wss.com: BJC-85 Color Bubble Jet Printer Manual
# Gdlp01.c-wss.com: S500 Bubble Jet Printer Manual

Resources

# USA.Canon.com: Photo Inkjet Printers

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