When you switch on your Canon Pixma printer and suddenly you bump into an error code E08 on your printing device then it indicated the issue with the ink. It points out that the absorber is full and needs to be changed.
To fix this error code, here Canon Printer Tech Support has provided some troubleshooting solutions for you. But before moving on to advance troubleshooting, try to fix the problem in a simple way. You have to plug out the power cable of your printer and then press and hold the power button for 30 seconds and then plug in the power cable back and see the issue is solved or not. If not, then go through the advanced techniques given below:
Firstly, turn on your printing machine and then an error message will pop up saying that ‘the ink absorber is almost full’ on the monitor.
Then you have to download the resetter MP287. You have to download it from the site.
Now, you have to keep your print device in a state of service mode.
After that, you have to press the power button to turn it off and you don’t have to disconnect the power cable.
Now, press and hold the ‘stop/reset’ button followed by pressing ‘power’ button. So both the buttons should be pressed at the end for perfect results.
Then press ‘stop/reset’ key 6 times without leaving the power button.
Now release both the buttons and then your printer will go in service mode.
The LCD of your machine will go blank and your computer will find hardware.
Then you have to run the service tool and then push the set option.
With the help of the above steps, you can easily resolve the error. In case, the error still persists then get in touch with experts by calling at Canon Printer Customer Support 1-778-806-1736 and get the best possible solution.
Original Source: How To Troubleshoot Canon Pixma Mp258 Printer Error Code E08