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Introduction
When using a printer, one of the common problems that users encounter is the "waste ink tank full" or "waste ink pad full" error message. This error message indicates that the internal ink absorber of the printer is almost full and needs to be replaced or cleaned. In the case of the Canon L4168 printer, it has a built-in waste ink tank that needs to be cleared regularly to avoid such error messages. In this article, we will discuss the L4168 waste ink tank resetting method.
What is the L4168 waste ink tank?
The L4168 waste ink tank is an integrated component of the printer's printing system. It is designed to collect the excess ink that is generated during the printing process. As printers continue to print, the amount of waste ink stored in the tank increases. Once the waste ink tank is full, the printer will stop functioning and display the "waste ink tank full" or "waste ink pad full" error message. To avoid this error message, it is necessary to clear the waste ink tank and reset the printer's internal counter.
How to clear the L4168 waste ink tank?
Clearing the waste ink tank of the L4168 printer may seem like a complicated process, but it can be done by following a few simple steps. Here are the steps to clear the L4168 waste ink tank:
Turn off your L4168 printer and unplug it from the power source.
Open the printer cover and remove the ink cartridges.
Locate the waste ink tank, which is a sponge-like material located in the bottom of the printer.
Using a syringe, carefully inject water into the waste ink tank until it is full.
Allow the water to sit in the tank for at least 15 minutes to dissolve the ink that has accumulated in the tank.
Using the syringe again, carefully extract the water and ink mixture from the tank.
Repeat the process until the water extracted from the tank is clear.
After clearing the waste ink tank, reinstall the ink cartridges and close the printer cover.
How to reset the L4168 waste ink tank counter?
After clearing the waste ink tank of the L4168 printer, the internal counter of the printer must be reset to avoid any errors. Here are the steps to reset the L4168 waste ink tank counter:
Turn on your L4168 printer and wait until it is in its idle state.
Press and hold the "RESUME/CANCEL" button on the printer's control panel for at least 5 seconds.
Release the "RESUME/CANCEL" button and the printer will go into its service mode.
Press the "RESUME/CANCEL" button twice and the printer will display a numeric value.
Press the "POWER" button to set the value to zero.
Press the "RESUME/CANCEL" button twice again to exit the service mode.
Conclusion
Clearing the waste ink tank and resetting the internal counter of the L4168 printer is a necessary process to avoid any error messages related to the waste ink tank. While it may seem daunting at first, it is a simple process that can be done by following the steps outlined above. With a cleared waste ink tank and reset internal counter, your L4168 printer should function properly and continue to provide high-quality prints.
