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My Canon Multipass f80 printer needs help !!!!

7 years ago

I have an f80 multiples that has stopped working. I get the printed message "Check printer, press resume key" with the amber light flashing. I have cleaned the printhead twice, replaced all ink cartridges, gently cleaned the contacts in the printhead once, found and cleaned the 2 ink sponges.

I have tried to do maintenance head cleaning but I get an audible alarm. Have tried using reset codes for f30 that I have found spending hours on the computer but they do not work. The printer has not seen extensive use. Would appreciate any assistance in getting this printer to work.

Thanks.

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Elmer J Fudd

7 years ago

I took a quick look at Office Depot - They have a Brother all in one inkjet unit for $80, a black and white laser for $100. That's the best solution to your problem. Laser printers last longer, are cheaper, and less troublesome to use if you don't need regular color printing. When you do, take it to a Fed Ex. There are other sellers too.

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Elmer J Fudd
7 years ago
How old is this printer? Maybe it's retirement time?
chipster_2007
Original Author
7 years ago
Hi,

Thanks for your comment. I was hoping to delay retirement for another few years if I can.

Any suggestions? I was hoping it was not over this hill yet. It doesn't have that many

miles (just years) on it.
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Here's the manual for your printer. Pages and pages worth. Seeing as you know the answers to all the questions helpers here might ask.. like what system you're running [Win XP or later models]...how the printer is attached to your system...whether the drivers are up-to-date...I think you'd be well advised to have a look at the manual, chipster. It might just be the quickest way to get an answer to your questions. If you're trying to use this older printer with a newer Windows system...sadly, chances are it's no longer recognized by Windows as a compatible printer.

https://www.manualslib.com/products/Canon-Multipass-F80-1777775.html
Elmer J Fudd
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Printers have a 10 year life, at best. Or less. How old is it?
chipster_2007
Original Author
7 years ago
It has been 10 yr or better but it really hasn't been used extensively that's why

I thought I could get a little more time with it. It is independent of a computer.

Was originally hooked up to a pc with xp but my computer died and it couldn't

be used with a mac so I've only been using it for copying and a few faxes.
chipster_2007
Original Author
7 years ago
Thanks Elmer for your help. Looking for a reliable AIO. Can you recommend the best

quality brands?
acraftylady
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I second laser printers. When my husband retired the inkjet was hardly being used and broke down because the ink was sitting around too long. Replaced it with a color laser printer and have been very happy. Toner costs more but I don't feel I have to worry that it gets little use and the toner cartridges last so much longer and prints much faster. Should have done this year's ago. Mary
chipster_2007 thanked acraftylady
Elmer J Fudd
7 years ago
Brother and Canon are fine. They're all quite similar. If you don't need to print color regularly, follow my suggestion above for the occasional color printing and buy a black and white laser printer.

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