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Canon 240/240XL/240XXL/241/241XL - Refilled Cartridge Activation Instructions:
http://inkjet411.com/?page_id=2733
Canon 245/245XL/246/246XL - Refilled Cartridge Activation Instructions:
http://inkjet411.com/?page_id=2740
If you are able to produce a self test print, this is good since it illustrates that the cartridges are
electrically stable...if you observe any 'E' or 'V' error states (i.e. E13 or V162 for example), this may
indicate there is possibly an internal electrical problem with one of the ink cartridges. Refer to your user
guide if E/V error messages are displayed.
*If, after following the suggested ink monitoring/level reset procedures, you still have an error condition
which prohibits regular printing, then the ink cartridge probably has internal electrical damage (micro-
electronics failure); such a failure is unrelated to the ink cartridge refilling process. Typically, when the
cartridge fails the problem is 'masked' by the ink out/empty condition so it can be difficult to distinguish
between the two. Many cartridges eventually do encounter problems or failures, especially after their
original ink is gone and they are re-used, and this is often unrelated to the refill process (i.e. typically ~2
years from original manufacturing date). Refer to picture at bottom of this page:
http://inkjet411.com/?page_id=1533
If, following a reset of the printer via the ‘Stop/Resume’ button, printing is permitted but the ‘Ink Low’
indicator continues to be lit then one of the inks cartridges may be suffering from marginal internal
electrical performance – a potential failure of the cartridge may eventually occur which will prevent
printing.
NOTE: Additional ‘printer reset’ procedures are provided on Inkjet411 (see SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION
- CANON RESET METHODS pdf document): http://inkjet411.com/?page_id=62
However, if your printer works routinely after inserting a brand new PGI-40 ink cartridge in it, you
should discuss the possibility of a refund with your local Costco (for the refilled cartridge purchase). If
this turns out to be the case, then we regret your inconvenience, and we hope that you will continue to
consider the compelling value of inkjet refilling in the future.
Please let us know if you have any questions regarding the technical information provided herein. For
any additional questions please contact us directly: [e-mail]
-Thank you
ALREADY ATTEMPTED THE BASIC CANON RESET
Regarding your recent inquiry about the refilled Canon PGI-40 (or CLI-41?) ink cartridge ink alert/error
condition with your MP470 printer, if after following the suggested ink monitoring/level reset