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| Thread ID: 73842 | 2006-11-03 01:04:00 | Does my printer need a new battery? | Strommer (42) | Press F1 |
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| 496116 | 2006-11-04 04:13:00 | Grab this program: www.ssclg.com and try resetting the "Protection Counter" or anything which sounds similar. I'm guessing that your problem has to do with the printer thinking the absorbent pads for purged, wasted ink, are "full", and need replacing. Thanks ! I have downloaded it and will report back on the results. See also: www.fixyourownprinter.com |
Strommer (42) | ||
| 496117 | 2006-11-04 04:47:00 | Grab this program: www.ssclg.com and try resetting the "Protection Counter" or anything which sounds similar. I'm guessing that your problem has to do with the printer thinking the absorbent pads for purged, wasted ink, are "full", and need replacing. It worked ! :thumbs: Thanks much. I simply resent the protection counter. The ink pad may need replacing but I do not notice anything wrong with the printing at all. Eventually I may have to try and somehow get inside the printer and replace the pad but for now all is OK. BTW, that 'Printer Reset' Utility is something every PF1er should add to their bag of tricks. |
Strommer (42) | ||
| 496118 | 2006-11-04 05:36:00 | You're welcome :p | PaulD (232) | ||
| 496119 | 2006-11-04 08:59:00 | Point taken. :blush: Thanks Paul. :thumbs: | Strommer (42) | ||
| 496120 | 2006-11-08 07:40:00 | Glad you got it sorted. This is an issue with all inkjet printers. Basically the firmware counts any ink purges or cleaning cycles and stores the info as a protection count. The purpose of this is, allowing a small safety margin, to 'protect' the user from dumping ink all over the desk. The smaller (cheaper) the printer, the smaller the count. Waste ink pads can be removed and drained and reinstalled by someone reasonably handy but it is a very messy job. Waste ink pads vary in price but are usually cheap and reasonably readily available for most machines that aren't classed as a 'throwaway' unit. This is basically any printer from $200 or less. The C40 series pads are @$5.00 + gst and there are 2 or 3 of them depending on model. SolMeister is right, the cheapest printers are often rubbish and built to a price. People soon get sick of them and if they last the warranty term, then you have probably done OK. |
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