https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/MG8120-How-to-scan-with-ink-out/m-p/230450#M25596 <P>I used to be able to scan without ink, but now I only get an error message to replace ink tank (U163).&nbsp; How can I work around this? Thank you.</P> Thu, 18 Jan 2018 11:23:40 GMT lakesider 2018-01-18T11:23:40Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/MG8120-How-to-scan-with-ink-out/m-p/230450#M25596 <P>I used to be able to scan without ink, but now I only get an error message to replace ink tank (U163).&nbsp; How can I work around this? Thank you.</P> Thu, 18 Jan 2018 11:23:40 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/MG8120-How-to-scan-with-ink-out/m-p/230450#M25596 lakesider 2018-01-18T11:23:40Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/MG8120-How-to-scan-with-ink-out/m-p/230547#M25597 <P>Problem solved.&nbsp; I had forgotten that by holding down the Stop button for five seconds, the function that reads ink levels is disabled, and scanning capability is restored.</P> Thu, 18 Jan 2018 19:48:42 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/MG8120-How-to-scan-with-ink-out/m-p/230547#M25597 lakesider 2018-01-18T19:48:42Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/MG8120-How-to-scan-with-ink-out/m-p/394875#M60185 <P>Thanks for being active in our community. We are happy to share that it is possible to scan with an empty ink tank or cartridge. To start scanning follow the instructions at the link here: <A href="https://canon.us/pixma" target="_blank">https://canon.us/pixma</A></P> Tue, 22 Nov 2022 21:22:02 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/MG8120-How-to-scan-with-ink-out/m-p/394875#M60185 Ron 2022-11-22T21:22:02Z