Canon IP90 Printer shows a constant Orange Light

newsaver40

Hi Guys, advice needed.
I just turned my printer on, it flashed Orange, then Green.....but now shows a constant Orange light.
Even when i plug it out, it still has this dreaded orange light and no matter what i do it just does nothing!
Any advice greatly appreciated.

thor

When you say the orange light stays on even after 'unplugging', do you mean the power cable or the data cable?
If I ever unplugged a (no battery) electrical device from the power supply and it still had a light on, I would get a bit spooked methinks.

newsaver40

Lol,...i meant the Data cable.;)
Well my Brother pressed a couple of buttons and the printer works again, but still flashes Orange then Green.
Something about the "Ink Absorber" flashed up but not a clue what that means (?)

santer_2

Saw this, post 2

http://www.copytechnet.com/forums/canon/42912-canon-ip90-waste-ink-absorber.html

dogmaryxx

POWER lamp flashes alternate green and orange:
An error that requires contacting a Canon service representative may have occurred.


Disconnect the printer cable from the printer, and then turn the printer off and unplug the printer from the
power supply for a while. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on.


Manual

newsaver40

Tried all the Resets and stuff, but i'm still getting the flashing Orange light.
It seems like the problem i'm having is below, which will probably cost loads.
So maybe it's time for a new printer.
Thanks for your advice Guys.

Waste ink absorber almost full
Ink used for cleaning is absorbed in a waste ink absorber placed in the printer. Eight flashes indicate that the waste ink absorber is nearly full. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to cancel the error so that you can continue printing.
Important
If this error occurs, replacement of the waste ink absorber and maintenance of the printer are required. Canon recommends to contact a Canon service representative as soon as possible. Once the waste ink absorber becomes completely full, it cannot be printed until the Waste ink tank is exchanged.

santer_2

You could check if they have any ideas here

http://www.nifty-stuff.com/forum/viewforum.php?id=4

newsaver40

It gave up the ghost this morning.....totally dead.
No lights came on at all, no matter what i pressed or plugged in & out...... nothing.
Went out and bought a Brand new wireless Canon MG4150 for £49.99.