Canon MP370 waste ink repair/clean

[st6596]

I have a Canon MP370 smartbase printer and the "Waste ink tank" warning is on saying the tank is full, does anyone know how to empty it? or rectify the problem please.

[Buenchico]

I've done a bit of websearching and, as I read it, Canon's interpretation of the message is, "Tough! Your printer is now b*ggered. Go and buy a new printer".

However, there's a website which suggests a way around the problem. You'll need to scroll well down the page but there's a specific reference to this problem with the MP370 here:
http://www.neilslade.com/Papers/inkjetstuff11. html
(NB: Don't just follow those instructions for resetting the system. You also need to follow the instructions which appear above the MP370 reference, for the physical cleaning of the ink tank).

Chris

[st6596]

Thank you Buenchico, I have read (and re-read) the info, spent 30 mins trying to expose the tank but after removing every screw I could find gave up in the end, I reset the warning lamp & used absorbant paper to draw out as much ink from the pad as possible. Now I guess I need to find a "Canon" dealer to hand him loads of money so he can do the job correctly for me, thanks again for the info it gave me a bit of time before the inevitable shutdown.