Why does my Canon printer not recognize my ink cartridge?

If your Canon printer isn’t recognising a compatible ink cartridge, this may be because the data on the cartridge chip is stamped with an empty status before it was remanufactured. Hold down the stop / cancel button for 5 seconds to bypass the ‘ink has run out’ message and your cartridge should work.

How can I override my Canon ink cartridge not recognized?

The first thing you can do is remove the cartridge and try re-installing it to see if the printer will recognise it, if it will still not recognise the cartridge then simply hold down the stop button (this is the button with the triangle inside a circle) for a minimum of 7 seconds.

How do I reset my Canon mp210 ink cartridge?

To reset the printer you need to press the small button which is located on the bottom row of 3 buttons. The button has a red circle with a triangle in the middle and you will need to hold this down for a few seconds until the orange light goes out.

Why are the ink cartridges not recognized on my Canon printer?

I just changed cartridges in a Pixma MG7720. Now the printer displays the support code 1750 (Appropriate ink tank is not installed) for four of the six cartridges. The light on them will not come on since I put them in. They are all OEM and not re-filled.

What to do if you have an ink cartridge error?

Firstly, remove the cartridges and unplug your printer from the plug socket for at least 30 seconds. Next, plug the printer back in, switch it on and re-insert the ink cartridges then wait until the error message is displayed. Now locate the ‘stop’ button on your printer.

What to do when ink is running low on a printer?

You may continue to use the printer even though it’s not indicating the ink cartridge is full. When you get an error stating that the ink is empty, just take the ink cartridge out, turn the unit off, turn it back on, and place the ink cartridge back inside. It should then update the ink levels accurately.

How can I get my printer to recognize a new cartridge?

Remove your new cartridge and replace it with the old one. Leave your printer and go and do something else for 10 minutes. Replace the old cartridge with the new one again. These two steps alone often resolve the issue, so see if your printer now recognises your new cartridges.