Canon Printer (PIXMA) 1700 / 1701 / 1702 / 1703 / 1704 / 1705 / 1712 / 1713 / 1714 / 1715 error code

Difficulty: Hard · Cost: $50–$150 · Duration: Requires professional service

Support codes 1700 through 1715 on your Canon PIXMA printer mean the ink absorber is full. The ink absorber is an internal pad that collects waste ink from print head cleaning cycles. When the absorber reaches capacity the printer stops to prevent ink overflow. This requires servicing by an authorized service center. Contact a qualified technician support at the manufacturer support page to arrange service.

Common causes

The ink absorber has accumulated waste ink from print head cleaning cycles and has reached capacity

How to fix it

1

Press OK on the printer to temporarily acknowledge the error and continue printing — the printer can still print for a limited time after this warning
2

Contact a qualified technician to arrange service
3

The ink absorber must be replaced by an authorized service center