09-03-2025 01:19 PM
I have a canon selphy CP1200. It was working not too long ago but it just started giving me an error that the ink cartridge is empty and I should replace it. I did just that but it still reads as empty. I tried various solutions including:
- restarting the printer.
- turning off, waiting a while and restarting the printer
- buying a new cartridge and trying that
- Trying a new image and a new tray of paper.
- print from computer instead of phone
I'm wondering if there's an issue with/damage to a sensor on the printer that senses the ink cartridge
I'm wondering if there's a way to reach out to canon for any other support or if there's anything else I can try. Also is there a way to repair these things or do I just have to throw it away and buy a new printer at this point?
Thanks for reviewing my issue!
09-05-2025 04:16 PM
Hi,
Canon support can be reached Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST (excluding holidays). You will need to register your Canon gear HERE to access additional support options.
We look forward to hearing from you.
09-07-2025 03:02 AM
Same issue here. I didn't use it for a while, printed one photo just fine, and in the second one the screen showed the cartridge was empty. Changed with a new one, twice, and nothing. The same error showed. Hopefully there is a way to fix it, it would be a shame to just have to toss it away.
09-07-2025 03:12 AM
Arthur, thanks for the link. Unfortunately service is no longer available for our little printer...
09-08-2025 06:10 PM
@Arthur, yeah to confirm what caira said, it looks like there's no support available through directly contacting canon. Do you know of any other options?
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