[yoanis]

My printer says that the ink waste absorbent is almost full - how can I fix this?

[Scleros]

I haven't worked on that particular printer, but typically the absorbent pad in the printer needs to be replaced, or alternatively removed, thoroughly washed, thoroughly dried, and reinstalled. There may also be an arcane sequence of buttons that need to be pressed to reset the printer so it knows it has a new pad. For any of these steps the printer's service manual is helpful if one is available. It's a DIY job if you're comfortable disassembling things and have the tools for getting the printer apart if the pads cannot be reached otherwise, however it can be very messy with the potential for ink getting all over the place if it spills. Disposable gloves and anhydrous isopropyl alcohol for cleaning are recommended.

This fixyourownprinter.com: Canon Pixma Mp110 thread may be helpful. Caution: If the printer is reset without the pads replaced or cleaned, there will eventually be ink spillage = unfathomable mess.

[donf]

I could not find the Canon MP 110 so I had to make do with the MP 130. Either way, the information on the Canon website is clear. Get your printer serviced.

Courtesy of the Canon USA Website:

Solution: Ink absorber replacement options - MP130


Ink Absorber Replacement Options

This printer has an ink absorber that takes in ink during the printing and print head cleaning processes. The cleaning process is necessary in order to keep the print head nozzles from becoming clogged. Over the life of the printer, the amount of ink that the ink absorber has absorbed is calculated by the printer. Eventually, after substantial use, the printer will enter an error condition when the ink absorber is nearly full. At this point, printing is still possible. Press the <OK> button to release the error. You will still be able to print for a short period. To protect the printer from damage, you will not be able to print at all once the ink absorber is full.
Canon recommends having the printer serviced before the absorber becomes full. We are aware that there are many "do-it-yourself" Web sites that offer instructions for making this repair. Replacing the ink absorber is a complicated and potentially messy procedure. Even if the ink absorber is successfully changed, the ink absorber counter must be reset. Be aware that if you attempt this procedure, it is at your own risk.
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