Question on Printers:

My printer gave the following message "The following ink has run out" with the picture of the colored ink cartridge out of the socket appearing. I promptly removed and replaced the refilled colored and black ink a few times to ensure that they are in positon but I still cannot print. Please help. Thanks

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Answer:

It looks like the problem may lie with the refillable ink cartridge. There is a chance that the chip on the cartridge is not reset and the printer still recognizes the cartridge as empty.

Generally, it is not advisable to use refillable ink systems or third-party ink cartridges. It may be cheaper (lots cheaper in some instances) but the ink quality may not be as good and may clog up your printer's ink head. Also, should your printer be damaged due to the use of inks other then the original manufacturer's, the warranty will be void.

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baliguy says...
True! My previous 2 brother printers both went wrong after usung refilled or so called compatable caertridges. Ink headds had to be renewed (not covered by guarantee). So I stick to the cannon cartridged on my MP145. I would mention that the ink nearly empty warning is very premature!! Just ignore it untill there is a loss on colour. I printed colour photos on plain copy paper and they were very good.

Sep 02, 2008 23:46