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Canon Printer (PIXMA) 1700 / 1701 / 1702 / 1703 / 1704 / 1705 / 1712 / 1713 / 1714 / 1715 error code

Difficulty: Hard · Cost: $50–$150 · Duration: Requires professional service

Support codes 1700 through 1715 on your Canon PIXMA printer mean the ink absorber is full. The ink absorber is an internal pad that collects waste ink from print head cleaning cycles. When the absorber reaches capacity the printer stops to prevent ink overflow. This requires servicing by an authorized service center. Contact an authorized service center via the manufacturer support page to arrange service.

Common causes

  • The ink absorber has accumulated waste ink from print head cleaning cycles and has reached capacity

How to fix it

  1. 1

    Press OK on the printer to temporarily acknowledge the error and continue printing — the printer can still print for a limited time after this warning

  2. 2

    Contact a qualified technician to arrange service

  3. 3

    The ink absorber must be replaced by an authorized service center

Related Canon Printer (PIXMA) error codes

1

1000

The printer has run out of paper in the rear tray or cassette

easy
2

1003

No paper is loaded in the selected paper source

easy
3

1200

The printer cover or operation panel is open

easy
4

1300 / 1303 / 1304 / 1309 / 1310

Paper is jammed in the printer

easy

1700 / 1701 / 1702 / 1703 / 1704 / 1705 / 1712 / 1713 / 1714 / 1715 error — frequently asked questions

What does the 1700 / 1701 / 1702 / 1703 / 1704 / 1705 / 1712 / 1713 / 1714 / 1715 error mean on a Canon printer (pixma)?

The ink absorber is almost full — servicing will be needed soon

What causes the 1700 / 1701 / 1702 / 1703 / 1704 / 1705 / 1712 / 1713 / 1714 / 1715 error?

The 1700 / 1701 / 1702 / 1703 / 1704 / 1705 / 1712 / 1713 / 1714 / 1715 error is usually caused by: The ink absorber has accumulated waste ink from print head cleaning cycles and has reached capacity.

Can I fix the 1700 / 1701 / 1702 / 1703 / 1704 / 1705 / 1712 / 1713 / 1714 / 1715 error myself?

This is rated a hard fix — it often requires tools, parts, or experience, and may be safer left to a professional technician.

How much does it cost to fix the 1700 / 1701 / 1702 / 1703 / 1704 / 1705 / 1712 / 1713 / 1714 / 1715 error?

Fixing the 1700 / 1701 / 1702 / 1703 / 1704 / 1705 / 1712 / 1713 / 1714 / 1715 error on a Canon printer (pixma) typically costs $50–$150, depending on parts and whether you do it yourself or hire a technician.

Is it safe to keep using my printer (pixma) with the 1700 / 1701 / 1702 / 1703 / 1704 / 1705 / 1712 / 1713 / 1714 / 1715 error?

We'd recommend addressing the 1700 / 1701 / 1702 / 1703 / 1704 / 1705 / 1712 / 1713 / 1714 / 1715 error before continuing to use the printer (pixma), since hard-rated issues often involve a real fault rather than a minor glitch.