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Canon Pixma MG 8150 Ink Absorber Problem

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Robert772 Posted messages 49 Status Member -  
Robert772 Posted messages 49 Status Member -
Hello,

I’m joining the ranks of those with a problem with the ink absorber.
I have the error message indicating that the absorber is almost full and the orange warning light is on asking me to press OK, which I have done.
I can print, but the quality isn't great with missing lines and streaks.
I’ve looked a bit at what has been written on the subject and I cleaned the rectangular gray foam pad under the cartridges.
I used several cotton swabs soaked with distilled water. I waited several hours, but it’s still the same.
Should I wait longer?
The color coming from the cotton swabs is black? Could this be due to a defective black cartridge?
Thank you for your help.

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    baladur13 Posted messages 47335 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   14 392
     
    The "resume" button is a circle with a triangle inside, point downwards, so unless I'm mistaken, it is marked "stop" on your MG?!
    See:
    http://expert.cartridgeworld.fr/solution/canon/pixma-mg8150/solution-pour-le-message-elements-ou-composants-en-fin-de-vie-contacter-le-support-canon-ou-reservoir-dencre-usagee-est-presque-plein-ou-plein/MjA,/

    You mention absorber problem but no error message?
    IF you only have a print quality issue then the problem lies more in cleaning the print heads
    See if this can help you (this is not for a MG8150 but for a MG5500, it should not differ much)
    http://imprimante-en-question.blogspot.com/2014/10/imprimante-canon-pixma-mg5550.html
    --
    Very difficult to catch a black cat in a dark room.
    Especially when it's not there...
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  3. Robert772 Posted messages 49 Status Member 3
     
    Thank you for your response.
    I have read the solutions carefully.
    For your information, I don't have an error code. Just the orange light that goes off when I confirm the print.
    I just have a question about the proposed procedure. It resets the printer in a way, but the tank remains full and doesn't seem to correct my printing issue.
    I also saw that one could either disassemble or clean the tank, but that seems complicated to me.
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  4. Robert772 Posted messages 49 Status Member 3
     
    Another question: I can't see the second button "resume" that we need to press at the same time as the "power" button.
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  6. Robert772 Posted messages 49 Status Member 3
     
    Thank you baladur13
    It was indeed the stop button that you indicated to me. I followed the instructions and reset to 0.
    I did a quick test: the issue with the full absorber is no longer indicated and the print is good.
    I will do another test tomorrow.
    So, I'll use the printer sparingly and only turn it on when needed to avoid cleaning the heads.
    I really appreciate this MG 8150 printer because it is very user-friendly and I can scan negatives and slides.
    Canon no longer manufactures this type of printer.
    Best regards.
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