Pixma Pro-200 printer error 1700 ink absorber getting full

[Joanna3]

I'm getting an error code 1700 on my Pro-200 printer. I've read up on this issue, the ink absorber is "getting full". Does anyone know how long before it fills up and the printer shuts off?

I found out a few things: it's probably not repairable, Canon wants to sell you a new printer. Also, Canon doesn't offer any kind of free support, not even email. So far I haven't located a repair shop near Boston.

Does anyone have any light to shed on this subject? Is there any hope or should I just plan on replacing it soon?

[shadowsports]

Greetings,

Have you tried contacting support?  1-800-652-2666.

Typically you register your product in your my Canon account and are provided with Support options.  You can always call after you register your device.  

MyCanon https://share.google/45tEX9A9hl8SqfPDJ

[Joanna3]

Hi, thank you very much for the phone number. I'll try to get through on Monday. I guess they do charge for out-of-warranty phone calls. Oh well. It has been a good printer for almost 5 years now.

[Joanna3]

We decided it wasn't worth the hassle of dealing with a dying printer during a big card printing season, and that 5 years is a pretty good lifetime for the price, so we bought a new one, Pro-200S. So far it's great, uses the same inks and not a single mis-feed yet.