Monday, May 17, 2010

Reset Ink Level Canon MP470

These steps are how to reset Canon MP470. It is basically a modified reset procedure for Canon MP460. Follow the instructions correctly.
  1. Disconnect the power cable.
  2. Hold down Power button.
  3. Reconnect the power cable.
  4. While the power button still down, press the Stop/Reset button twice.
  5. Release the Power button.
  6. The printer is now in factory mode (wait until idle is displayed)
  7. Press the right arrow button (next to the OK button) repeatedly until Shipping Mode 3 is displayed.
  8. Press the OK Button
  9. Wait until “Without Cleaning” is displayed and then press the Stop/Reset button once.
  10. A test page should print.
  11. Open the cover. (the cartridges should position themselves at the far left – the cartridge removal location)
  12. Disconnect the power cable.
  13. Remove both cartridges.
  14. Close the cover.
  15. Reconnect the power cable.
  16. Press the Power button.
  17. Wait until a Replace Cartridges message is displayed. Now insert the cartridges.
  18. Wait until the printer is operating in its normal mode. The display shows the normal start menu (ie: Copy).
These steps are how to view the Ink level
• Check by going to printer ->properties -> maintenance -> view printer status