Reset Waste ink Counter on Canon Pixma MP480 printer

After a message error like "Ink Absorber is Full", you need to reset the printer to solve the issue:




Download the resetter software 


Power cable and usb cable must be connected


Solution: Enter in the Service Mode:


Step 1) Turn off the printer without pulling the power cords.


Step 2) Hold down STOP/RESET button and press Power button.


Step 3) Keep holding down Power button and let STOP/RESET button go.


Step 4) Then Press STOP/RESET button twice then let BOTH buttons go.


Step 5) Alternate Blinking error is gone: your are in Service Mode state.


 Use the Resetter:
Step 1) Extract the resetter software and double click "MP480.exe" W


Step 2) Click Reload Button and you will get a new USB port.


Step 3) Load some papers in your printer and press the "Main" Button once,


Step 4) Wait until the printing is done.


Step 5) Then press "EEPROM Clear" button to clear EEPROM.


Step 6) Then press EEPROM button and the printer will print some text.


Step 7) Then power off the printer and turn on again.

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Fix error F14 in my Toshiba e-studio 166

This error appears on these products: e-studio 160, e-studio 166, e-studio 163, e-studio 203...


Solution 1:
1) Turn off the copier
2) Hold down the key's "0", "8" and start the copier.
3) After that it will apper (AD) or (ADJ), entrer "389" and press the start key.
4) Then turn off the copier and turn it on again.

Solution 2:
If the problem persist, replace the NV-RAM module

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WordPad Cannot Use Courier Printer Font on the IBM 4019PS17

SYMPTOMS

When you print from WordPad on an IBM 4019PS17, the underscore character (_) in the PostScript printer font Courier does not print.


CAUSE

The PostScript font used by the IBM 4019PS17 has a lower underline position than the Courier font of most printers. The printer font metrics (PFM) file used for generic Courier causes a clipping rectangle, which is too small for the font, to be created. The underscore is then clipped.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, print the document using the Windows 95 Courier New TrueType font. To do this, you must first set up the printer to download Courier New as an Outline font in the font substitution table. 

To set up the IBM 4019PS17 printer to download Courier New as an Outline font, do the following:

1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
2. Use the right (secondary) mouse button to click the IBM 4019PS17 printer icon, and then choose Properties.
3. Click the Fonts tab. Click the Send Font As button and verify that the Send TrueType As field is set to Outline.
4. Click OK to return to the Fonts menu.
5. Verify that the "Send TrueType fonts to printer according to the Font Substitution Table" option is selected.
6. Click the Edit The Table button.
7. Choose Courier New in the For This TrueType Font column and verify that Courier is currently set in the Use Printer Font column.
8. In the Printer Font For box, scroll to the top of the list and choose Send As Outlines.
9. Click OK to accept the new settings.

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USB Problems in Epson Printer

If you are having difficulty using your printer with a USB connection, see if your problem is listed below, and take any recommended actions.

USB connections

USB cables or connections can sometimes be the source of USB problems. Try one or both of these solutions:

• Use the USB cable recommended in your Printer Basics book.

• For best results, you should connect the printer directly to the computer's USB port. If you must use multiple USB hubs, we recommend that you connect the printer to the first-tier hub.

Windows operating system

Your computer must be a Windows Me, 98 or 2000 pre-installed model, or a Windows 98 pre-installed model that was upgraded to Windows Me. You may not be able to install or run the USB printer driver on a computer that does not meet these specifications, or that is not equipped with a built-in USB port.

For details about your computer, contact your dealer.

Printer software installation

Incorrect or incomplete software installation can lead to USB problems. Take note of the following, and perform the recommended checks to ensure proper installation.

Checking printer software installation for Windows 2000 and XP

When using Windows 2000 or XP, you must follow the steps in the Start Here sheet packed with the printer to install the printer software. Otherwise, Microsoft's Universal driver may be installed instead. To check if the Universal driver has been installed follow the steps below.

1) Open the Printers folder and right-click the icon for your printer.

2)	Click Printing Preference on the shortcut menu that appears, then right-click anywhere in the driver.

If About is displayed in the shortcut menu that appears, click it. If a message box with the words "Unidrv Printer Driver" appears, you must reinstall the printer software as described in the Start Here sheet. If About is not displayed, the printer software has been installed correctly.

Important: If the Digital Signature Not found (for Windows 2000 users) or Software Installation (for Windows XP users) dialog box appears during the installation process, click Yes (for Windows 2000 users) or Continue Anyway (for Windows XP users). If you click No (for Windows 2000 users) or STOP Installation (for Windows XP users), you will have to install the printer software again.

Checking printer software for Windows Me and 98

If you canceled the plug-and-play driver installation in Windows Me or 98 before the procedure was complete, the USB printer device driver or the printer software may be incorrectly installed. Follow the directions below to ensure that the driver and printer software are installed correctly.

The screens shown in this section are for Windows 98. Windows Me screens may differ slightly.

1) Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Printers. Make sure that the icon for your printer appears in the Printers window. Select the icon for your printer, then click Properties on the File menu.

2) Click the Details tab.

If EPUSBX: (EPSON Stylus C82) is displayed in the Print to the following port list box, then the USB printer device driver and printer software is installed correctly. If the correct port is not displayed, proceed to the next step.

3) Right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop, then click Properties. 4) Click the Device Manager tab. If your drivers are correctly installed, EPSON USB Printer Devices should appear on the Device Manager menu. 5) If EPSON USB Printer Devices does not appear on the Device Manager menu, click the plus (+) sign beside Other devices to view the installed devices. 6) If USB Printer or EPSON Stylus C82 Series appears under Other devices, the printer software is not installed correctly. Proceed to step 5. 7) If neither USB Printer nor EPSON Stylus C82 Series appears under Other devices, click Refresh or unplug the USB cable from the printer, then plug it into the printer again. Once you've confirmed that these items appear, proceed to step 5.

8) Under Other devices, select USB Printer or EPSON Stylus C82 Series and click Remove. Then, click OK. When the following dialog box appears, click OK, then click OK to close the System Properties dialog box.

Uninstall the printer software. Then turn off the printer, restart your computer, and reinstall the printer software as explained in the Start Here sheet packed with your printer.

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Connect Printer to a Wired Ethernet Network

Connect Your Printer to a Wired Ethernet Network with the X9350, X9575, X7675, Pro 701, Pro 901, and Pro 905 Printers

Overview

Ethernet topics found in this article:

• How to determine an Ethernet connection.
• Port location examples.
• Setup summary for Ethernet connected printers.

Ethernet Connection

You will know the printer is connected to the network with an Ethernet cable by recognizing the following:

• Clear presence of an Ethernet cable attached to the back of the printer.
• Illuminated green connection light and a possible flickering activity light.
• The heading on network settings page will say Ethernet 10/100 vs. Ethernet 802.11 b/g/n.

Port Location Examples

Lexmark X9350

Lexmark X9575

Lexmark X7550 & X7675

Lexmark Pro701, 901, 905

Setup Summary

Microsoft™  Windows Environments

Step	Action
1	Insert the installation CD.
2	If the installation screen does not appear, click Start > Run > type D:\setup.exe, where D is the letter of the CD/DVD drive.
3	Follow the instructions of the installer screen until you get to Select Connection Type.
4	Select Ethernet Connection.
5	Click Continue.

Apple™ Macintosh Environments

Step	Action
1	Insert the installation CD.
2	Double-click Install.
3	Follow the instructions of the installer screen until you get to Lexmark Setup Assistant.
4	Select Ethernet.
5	Click Continue.

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USB HP Printer Installation Troubleshooting in Windows Xp

Solution one: Clear your computer and reinstall the HP software

Often, it helps to clean up a few files, reboot your computer, and try installing the HP software again. Follow these steps.

Step one: Clear your computer and run the Disk Cleanup utility

1. Make sure that you have let the setup program complete by clicking Continue in the setup screens (if you don't see any HP software setup screens, then it's already done).
2. Unplug the USB cable from the product.
3. Reboot your computer.
4. Run the Disk Cleanup utility:
   1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, click System Tools, and then click Disk Cleanup.
   2. After the Disk Cleanup utility analyzes the hard drive, a report with a list of options appears on the computer. Click the appropriate check boxes to remove unwanted files from the computer, and then click OK.
   3. Click Yes on the confirmation screen that appears on the computer.

Step two: Reinstall the HP software

Use one of the following methods to reinstall the HP software.

Method one: Download and install the software from the HP Web site

1. Disconnect the USB cable from both the product and the computer (if you already connected it).
2. Turn the product on.
3. Right-click this link: Get Software and Drivers, and then click Open in new window.
4. Type your product number, and then click Next. You might also need to click your model in a list of similar products.
5. Click Software & Driver Downloads.
6. Select your operating system, and then click Next.
7. Click the Plus sign next to Driver, and then click the driver that you want to download.
8. Read through the minimum system requirements and additional instructions. You can also click View directions for complete download instructions.
9. This option allows you to install the software at any time after the download completes.
10. Click Save, and then browse to the location on your computer where you want to save the file.
11. Click Save. The software downloads to your computer.

Hint: Make a note of the place that you saved the file, in case you want to install it at a later time.

Method two: Use the software CD

Follow these steps to install the software with the product CD.

1. Insert the printer CD into the CD drive of the computer, and then wait a few sections for the software installer to open. If the installer does not start automatically, click Start , click My Computer, and then double-click the CD drive.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

IMPORTANT: The installer might as if you want to check online for the latest installation updates for your product. For the best installation results, HP recommends that you click Yes to let the installer check for updates and download them for you.

• If these steps resolved the issue, you do not need to continue troubleshooting.
• If the issue persists, continue to the next solution.  

Solution two: Disable startup software and reinstall the HP software

If you were unable to successfully install your HP product, you might need to disable startup software temporarily. Windows allows many programs and processes to run immediately upon startup. These programs might be preventing you from installing the HP Software.

These directions explain how to disable these programs and processes temporarily while installing the HP product, and then how to re-enable the startup software again.

Step one: Disable startup software

1. Click Start , and then click Run.
2. Type msconfig in the Run dialog box, and then click OK. The System Configuration Utility dialog box opens.
   • If Normal Startup is currently selected, follow these steps:
     1. Select Selective Startup, and then clear the Load Startup Items check box.
     2. Click the Services tab, and then select the Hide All Microsoft Services check box at the bottom of the screen.
     3. Click Disable All.
   • If Selective Startup is currently selected, follow these steps:
     1. Click the Startup tab.
     2. Make a list of the items that are selected. You will need this list to reset your computer startup items later.
     3. Click the General tab.
     4. Clear the Load StartupItems check box.
     5. Click the Services tab, and then select the Hide All Microsoft Services check box at the bottom of the screen.
     6. Make a list of the items that are selected. You will need this list to rest your computer startup items later.
     7. Click Disable All.
3. Click Apply.
4. Click OK. A new window displays. Click Restart to continue.
5. Upon restarting your computer, the System Configuration Utility window displays. Select the Don't show this message... check box, and then clickOK.

Step two: Reinstall the HP software

Use one of the following methods to reinstall the HP software.

Method one: Download and install the software from the HP Web site.

1. Disconnect the USB cable from both the product and the computer (if you already connected it).
2. Turn the product on.
3. Right-click this link: Get Software and Drivers, and then click Open in new window.
4. Type your product number, and then click Next. You might also need to click your model in a list of similar products.
5. Click Software & Driver Downloads.
6. Select your operating system, and then click Next.
7. Click the Plus sign next to Driver, and then click the driver that you want to download.
8. Read through the minimum system requirements and additional instructions. You can also click View directions for complete download instructions.
9. This option allows you to install the software at any time after the download completes.
10. Click Save, and then browse to the location on your computer where you want to save the file.
11. Click Save. The software downloads to your computer.

Hint: Make a note of the place that you saved the file, in case you want to install it at a later time.

Method two: Use the software CD

Follow these steps to install the software with the product CD.

1. Insert the printer CD into the CD drive of the computer, and then wait a few sections for the software installer to open. If the installer does not start automatically, click Start, click My Computer, and then double-click the CD drive.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

IMPORTANT: The installer might as if you want to check online for the latest installation updates for your product. For the best installation results, HP recommends that you click Yes to let the installer check for updates and download them for you.

Step three: Enable startup software

IMPORTANT: Follow these steps to re-enable your startup software. If you skip this step, your computer might not function the way that you expect.

1. Click Start , and then click Run.
2. Type msconfig in the Run dialog box, and then click OK. The System Configuration Utility dialog box opens.
   • If you followed the instructions to disable a Normal Startupconfiguration (or if you want to return to that configuration), selectNormal Startup.
   • If you want to customize the programs that run at startup, follow these instructions for a Selective Startup:
     1. Click the Startup tab.
     2. Select every item that is on your list of selected items for theStartup tab.
     3. Click the Services tab.
     4. Select the Hide All Microsoft Services check box at the bottom of the screen.
     5. Select every item that is on your list of selected items for theServices tab.
3.  Click Apply.
4. Click OK. a new window displays.
5. Click Restart to continue.

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Install Lexmark X5150

Lexmark X5150 installation:

1) Close all programs that are open.

2) Make sure the printer is turned on and connected to the PC via the USB cable.

3) Cancel any Add New Hardware Wizard screens that appear.

4) Insert the X5150 Installation CD and wait for the Installation screen to appear on your computer.

5) Click on Install. The installation will run through a series of screens. Note: This will take a few minutes.

6) When the installation has finished, choose the option to restart your PC and click on Finish. When the PC restarts, it will begin to install the PC Fax software.

7) Simply choose the appropriate language and click on Continue. Note: This will take a few minutes. The OCR software will also be installed now.

8) When the PC fax software has finished loading, you have the opportunity to print a test page. Click on the Test Page button. The test page displays a picture of a peacock as well as some color samples. If you do not want to print a test page, click Continue.

9) When the test page is complete, you will have the chance to register your software. This will take you online. Once the registration is complete, you can log off the Internet. You also have the option to click Exit and register at a later date.

10) There is one remaining screen displaying the options to Create a shortcut on my Desktop for the All In One Center and to run the All In One Center for the first time. Click Finish. Your installation is now complete.

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