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Manufacturer: Canon
Model: PIXMA MP600
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Ink units: CLI-8BK, CLI-8C, CLI-8M and CLI-8Y
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Problem list for the Canon PIXMA MP600

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- Waste Ink Tank Almost Full

- Prints are coming out too dark

- Very low print quality

- Genuine original Canon vs Compatible & Refill Cartridges - which should I use?

- scanner won't scan

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Solution list for the Canon PIXMA MP600

Problem: Waste Ink Tank Almost Full

Solution: You can reset the waste ink tank counter yourself. Be aware that this doesn't actually empty the waste ink tank itself (a little felt pad deep inside your printer), but it does allow you to continue printing.

1: Power off printer
2: Hold Resume button then press and hold POWER, the beeper will sound once.
3: Hold POWER and release RESUME
4: Press RESUME twice, then release all buttons
5: When the indicator lights steady, press RESUME three or four times. The indicator should be orange.
6: Press Power to set data

To actually drain the waste ink tank, you'll need to take your printer to pieces and find, clean, wash and dry the felt pads found in the base of the printer. This is a complicated procedure, but it is a good idea to do it if you're technically minded. Many people have just reset the code without actually draining the pads and very few have run into problems as a result. If you do this, you risk damaging your printer and/or the surface it sits on if the pads absorb too much ink. However, if you're going to buy a new printer anyway, you might just reset the code and stand it on a piece of paper or card. It's up to you, just understand the risks.

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Problem: Prints are coming out too dark

Solution: This is a common issue that is largely down to personal taste. The only real way to improve (i.e. lighten) your prints is to first lighten them using a piece of photo editing software. A good choice would be Adobe Photoshop elements, but there are free alternatives. Do a google search for "Free Photo Editing Software" (there should be a google search box on this page near the top).
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Problem: Very low print quality

Solution: There are a number of steps you can take to solve this problem (in order of easiest & least expensive first).

1. Make sure you have tried printing a nozzle check and you've carried out all the maintenance tasks that the manual alows (align print head, clean print head etc).
2. Your cartridge may be faulty. Ink cartridges that use non-genuine ink are of variable quality and you use them at your own risk. Even genuine cartridges can expire if used after the expiry date. Bad ink can clog your nozzle. It may be that you have a dried-out ink cartridge - try another one if you have one handy.
3. The print head may need cleaning. There are Canon print head cleaning kits available (use Google top right) or you could try doing this yourself - some people have had success immersing the print head (not the cartridge) in cleaning alcohol, warm water or using compressed air to gently blow through the nozzles.
4. Buy a new print head. Check the prices before you do this as (a) you may be throwing good money after bad, and (b) the price of a new printer may be the same as a new print head. Again, use Google (top right of this page) to search for these if you wish.
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Problem: Genuine original Canon vs Compatible & Refill Cartridges - which should I use?

Solution: It really is up to you. There are many people who swear by refills and compatible cartridges, and many others who have had problems with them. In a nutshell:

Dangers: Compatible/refilled cartridges vary in ink quality. Poor quality ink can dry out your print head and cause damage. You can replace your print head, but this can cost as much as a new printer. You will also invalidate your warranty by using non-genuine ink.

Benefits: Canon ink is very expensive and good quality compatible substitutes can severely cut the cost of printing without damaging your printer.

Minimise the risks - you can take the following steps to minimise the risks of damaging your printer (it's a good idea to follow this advice whether you use genuine cartridges or not):

- Try not to let your cartridges run dry - this can clog the print head.
- Always power off the printer using the printer's power switch rather than simply unplugging and switching off at the mains. The reason is that some printers keep the ink in a ready (i.e. open) state when they are printing to keep printing time shorter. When you power off the printer, it closes the ink cover, keeping the ink tanks sealed. If you just unplug the unit, it will not cover the print head and leave it exposed. For this reason, you should restart your printer and shut it down again if you experience a power cut while the unit is on.
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Problem: scanner won't scan

Solution: Uninstall the driver, then reinstall it. If the problem persists, try installing a 3rd party scanning software (you can find a freeware) and start your scanner from that software. it should work ok if configured correctly. Good luck!
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errour 5100
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Error UO52 with text "The type of print head is incorrect. Instal the correct print head".
printing pictures especially from the internet -- they have pink and green stripes across them.
Inner cover is open. Close the inner cover and press OK."
U150 all tanks cannot be recognized no lights on cartridge all where on before
I lost power to the printer...was working fine, changed ink cartridge, now I can't get printer to turn on. Checked all the plugs and wall sockets
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White lines through colors when printing
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My photocopy function is printing a page filled with black ink. What is the problem and how do I solve it?
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It is saying malfunction device not recognised I have change the usb and it is not doing it with any other device
memory card reader not working
inner cover is open. Can't seem to fix it
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error b200 5010
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lines on my photos
How can I get the MP600 to default to black only printing ??
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where is the waste ink tank on my MPC200 Smartbase?
Paper won't feed
error code 6A00
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printer won't turn on
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prints green lines across picture
printer won't turn on
Error Codes B200, 5010 then non-starting
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when i try and scan a hardware error message appears saying the feeder might be stuck
red lines are running through photo on page but not through text on the same page
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scaner doesnt work yet printing and photocopy works
mp600 won't copy entire page
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Waste Ink Tank Almost Full
Prints are coming out too dark
Very low print quality
Genuine original Canon vs Compatible & Refill Cartridges - which should I use?
scanner won't scan

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