How to Reset the Ink in a Canon MX860

Canon MX860 ink cartridges, like many other manufacturers' ink cartridges, have microchips in them to help communicate certain information to the printer. This information also helps with monitoring ink levels to assist in creating a quality print. After refilling an ink cartridge, it may be necessary to reset the cartridge chip for the MX860 printer to recognize the new ink level. This task can be accomplished by using a chip resetter.

Things You'll Need

• Chip resetter

Instructions

1. Remove the ink cartridge from the Canon MX860.

2. Align the metal pins on the chip resetter device with the metal tabs on the MX860 ink cartridge. The metal tabs are located on the back of the cartridge.

3. Press down and hold the ink cartridge so that the chip resetter and the ink cartridge terminals connect. Once pressed down, you will see a flashing red light.

4. Hold the cartridge in place until the red light stops flashing and the green light turns on. When the green light comes on, the chip has been reset.

5. Replace the ink cartridge into the Canon MX860 printer.

References

• Iskra Photography: Canon Chip Resetter