

As the ink level cannot be reset when producing refurbished cartridges, a low ink or the ink may have run out message will almost certainly appear with very little use.

Quick Video GuideĬan I bypass the Check Ink U162/U163 error code?Įven if you have received this message after using a new Canon ink cartridge there is almost certainly some residual ink that can be used in the cartridge. This is because the Canon software/hardware has a tendency to overestimate how much ink has been used when printing or even cleaning using a cartridge. Thankfully it only takes a single button press to get past this message and you can continue with uninterrupted printing until the ink has physically run out. Firstly locate the STOP/RESET/RESUME button on the body of your printer which is represented by an upside down triangle in a circle and is usually red or grey in colour. Now that you can see the button hold it down for at least five seconds before releasing. This basic prompt indicates to your Canon printer that you are aware of the ink level being potentially low and would like to continue printing regardless of this. The ink level estimate presented will not reset and will still show as the cartridge being out of ink, but will in no way further hinder your printing.
