I have a Pixma MP500 printer. When i turn it on, it says "Ink has run out. Replace the ink tank and close the cover." it shows the 2nd Bk ink tank and the M tank as having no ink, even though if I look at the ink tanks themself, they are obviously full. Thanks in advance for any help.
Printer Says Ink Has Run Out
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OvenMaster
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Many times, the chip inside the ink cartridge will signal that there's low or no ink in a cart, regardless if it's empty or not. If the printer won't run until you replace the cartridge, you have three choices:
1. Replace the "empty" cartridge with a new, full one.
2. Gently clean the contacts on the ink cartridges with a cotton swab and alcohol and replace it.
3. Look for a software reset tool download online for your printer. Many people have good results with these, but not all.
tom
1. Replace the "empty" cartridge with a new, full one.
2. Gently clean the contacts on the ink cartridges with a cotton swab and alcohol and replace it.
3. Look for a software reset tool download online for your printer. Many people have good results with these, but not all.
tom