Q: I replaced empty Ink cartridges with new ones for multifunctional printer Canon Smartbase MPC600F. After installing new cartridges error code ##343#, appeared on display I have managed to solve that problem by following that procedure from fixyourownprinter.com website 1. Go to menu by pressing the > button 2. press [copy] and then # 3. go to 'test mode' by pressing > several times when "test mode" is on the screen press the "ok" button. 4. now press 8 then 3 then 0 5. After that press the on/off button,
A: This is what it means. "Ink Detection Waste Ink Tank Full" You need to replace the ink pad and reset the eepron counter to 0. For dissasembly (so you can replace the ink pad) you can purchase the service manual from 2manuals.com for $9 and download it. To reset it PRESS ADITIONAL FUNCTIONS SCAN COPY SCAN scroll to TESTMODE scroll to PRINTER TEST scroll to EEPROM CLEAR and the press the numeric key 3 or and keys. Select INK COUNT, and then press the numeric key 0 or and keys to reset the waste ink capacity. Press the [Stop/Reset] key and then the [ON/OFF] key to end the test mode. If you find this too difficult, take it to your nearest Canon Repair Place. Please do this at your own risk, there is always a small chance that you might mess up and break your printer.