topic Re: Scan when color cartridge's are out of ink? in Desktop Inkjet Printers

PIXMA MX850 Scan when color cartridge's are out of ink?

JBF — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 21:01:00 GMT

Hello, Please advise as to why I am unable to print black and white or scan without the color cartridge's. Thanks.

Re: Scan when color cartridge's are out of ink?

Danny — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 15:29:42 GMT

Hi, JBF!

So that the Community can help you better, we need to know exactly which Canon printer model you're using. That, and any other details you'd like to give will help the Community better understand your issue!

If this is a time-sensitive matter, search our knowledge base or contact our US-based technical support team at http://canon.us/SupportCF

Thanks and have a great day!

Re: Scan when color cartridge's are out of ink?

JBF — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 16:44:57 GMT

Thanks, figured it out. Just have to hold the red triangle button down for a few seconds.

Re: Scan when color cartridge's are out of ink?

waswasil77 — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 13:04:20 GMT

How to proceed scanning if my MX850 scanner out of ink?

Re: Scan when color cartridge's are out of ink?

Ron — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 20:49:06 GMT

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: https://canon.us/pixma