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“Ink Cartridge Cannot Be Recognized” iP1800/iP1880/iP1900/iP1980
Today I got a problem on the Canon printer models 1880. Problems that arise are as follows:
- Error “Ink cartridge cannot be recognized ” on before the printing process.
- Blinking LED. 5x LED blinking orange then green LED blinks 1x.
I have tried some actions to solve this problem:
Error E3 or Paper Jam on Canon Printer
Today I get an error E3 on a Canon printer MP140 series. At the time turned on, the printer looks to work but eventually the printer stops with an error code E3, and paper jam warning appears on the computer monitor.
I am trying to check the condition of the printer paper tray and looks fine. But when I checked more closely, I found a screw stuck in the bottom of the paper tray. I take the screw out and then I operate the printer. Tada…, the printer just works fine.. 
“Ink Absorber is Full”, Error E27 on Canon MP198/MP258
Not just counting how many times the printer is done printing, the printer also calculate how many times do the head cartridge cleaning, and ink absorber on the printer you will be considered full at a later time. Error code at the beginning was the E8 and then will turn into E27.
The following is the step by step how to reset error “Ink Absorber is Full” with error code E8 of E27 on Canon printer model MP198 and MP258 (or may be also work on MP270):
- Power cable have been installed and the printer is turned off.
- Press and hold the STOP/RESET button, then press and hold the POWER button.
- Release the STOP/RESET (POWER button should not be released).
- Press STOP/RESET 2 (two) times, then release the POWER button.
- Let the indicator light green blinks until the printer head stopped moving. And LED panel shows the number of ZERO.
- The computer will detect new hardware, just ignore them.
- This situation indicates that the printer MP198/MP258 is in a SERVICE MODE state and ready to reset. Don’t do anything to the printer, you just need prepare the papers onto the printer paper’s tray.
Now, go to your computer. Follow the following steps:
How to Disable ink level for cartridges PG-40, PG-50, CL-41, CL-51, CL-52
Depending on the type of printer, there are two types of reset or Disable ink level. For Canon MP-450, MP-170, MP-150, IP-2200 IP-1600:
- Hold down the ” paper “or” cancel “(triangle surrounded by a red circle) for 3 to 4 seconds until the light stops flashing.
- Repeat this process by staying at least 15 seconds on the same button.
- The cartridges are thus reprogrammed.
If this method does not work or for other printers:
(attention, you should reload the cartridges regularly to avoid damaging the print head located on the cartridge.)
- Keep the power on
