Epson FX-1170: How to Add Printer Driver in Windows 7

1. Make sure your Windows Update is enabled.
2. Go to Devices and Printers, Click Add Printer.
3. Select  Add a Local Printer
4. Select Printer port then click Next.(if you are not sure with what port you are using use LPT1)
5. If your Printer is not on the list yet, Click Windows Update.
6. Wait until updates are finish.(it takes a few minutes depending on your internet connectivity)
7. Select your Printer Model, then install.

Now, If all else fail try to Reformat your PC and do the Windows Update first. That may do the work.

Resetting Canon IP1980

Its time to reset the printer if  you tried to print but a notification pops up saying that your 'Ink Absorber is Full'. Here's how to reset waste ink counter in canon pixma ip1980:

Manual Reset:

1. Press Resume button hold for 1 – 2 minutes and then release Resume button.
2. Open the cover
3. Release the cartridge and then put cartridge again
4. Close The Cover then Turn Off the printer then Turn On again. the Printer will back to normal again.

sometimes manual reset is not that effective, so we have to use software resetter:

Download here.

1. USE GENERAL TOOL
2. CHANGE USB PORT change into CANON PORT
3. click lock release
4. click ip1800
5. click device id
6. clear waste ink counter by clicking MAIN & PLATEN
7. Check EEPROM Box
8. Click EEPROM Dump
9. Test pattern 1
10. Your Done…