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How to clean the canon pixma ip1000 printer waste ink absorber
Open your printer.
To protect hands from ink wear thin latex (or similar) gloves.
Locate the waste ink pads on the inside of your printer.

OPTIONS: 1. A waste ink pad usually has a small screw or hole, making it easy to screw your machine in. Take the waste pad out and cut it in half, so you'll have two halves.; 2. Remove and discard them if needed. This will lower the germs from the waste ink.; 3. Most of the ink will run through the pads. Some will run into tubes running down the bottom, to avoid spills.; 4. They are on the right hand side and are quite small. You can remove the pads and the holder with a gentle pull.;
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