How to Reset Canon MP190 Ink Levels

Resetting the ink level, on a Canon MP190 multi-function printer, is required when a warning message appears on your screen. Many printers communicate with a computer using the software that is provided by the manufacturer. This allows the printer to tell the computer when the ink level for one or more ink cartridges is low. To reset the ink level for the printer you will first need to verify the current level of the ink and then run a manual reset.

Verify Ink Level

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  Click the "Start" menu and select the option for "Devices and Printers."

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  Right-click the icon for your Canon MP190 printer and select "Properties" from the context menu.

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  Go to the "Maintenance" tab and select the option for "View Printer Status."

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  Click the "Ink Details" button to view the ink confirmation screen.

Manual Reset

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  Press the "Power" button on the printer's keypad to turn on the printer.

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  Press the and hold the "Stop/Reset" button until the display reads "1." This indicates that the ink level on the printer has been reset.

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  Repeat this process whenever an ink warning message appears on your screen.