

One is for plain paper and the other for photo paper. The printer takes about 10 seconds to show the number 0.ĥ) Press + to change the value from 0 to 1.Ħ) When this value is 1, press colour button this will light up two leds.

How to reset the Canon MP150 after a refill (Step 10 concerns refill instructions below the steps):Ģ) Press and hold the power button while connecting the power outlet back.ģ) While still holding down the power button, press the reset button twice.(red circle with a triangle) I have searched for any possible hack to force the apparatus to print in black, but in vain. It will refuse to print in grayscale when the colour cartridge has been removed, even though you choose Print Black only from the Canon Preferences/Maintenance Tab. Since now, I have noticed only one downside from the Canon MP150. These tactics are usually for commercial ends to ensure that the company continues to earn money from accessories and replacement cartridges. Also, when an attempt to refill the cartridge is detected, the printer posts a message on the screen informing the user that his/her warranty is void. A chip on a cartridge is normally used by the manufacturer to ensure that the customer uses only genuine ink. Unlike most Epson and HP (and some Lexmark) cartridges which have and embedded chip, the Canon ink tank is easy to refill. I am deeply sorry they do not own a Canon MP150) See below for more details how to reset the MP150.ĥ) The Canon CL-41 cartridge for the MP150 is just an ink tank. However, it supports only some select models. Some Epson users were so frustrated that an Epson reset utility had to be created.

If I were to enumerate the reasons, I would list them as:Ģ) Its cartridges are easily available (At least in Mauritius, 2008)ģ) No hassles, it prints flawlessly (unlike HP,Epson)Ĥ) The printer can be reset via a series of button presses. In my humble opinion, the Canon MP150 is the best printer available.
