Error code
Canon E08
CANONE08
Printer Error Code· An error or status code shown on a printer's display or its software.
What it means
The ink absorber is almost full.
How to fix it
- Contact a Canon service center to replace or reset the ink absorber.
- Pressing OK allows limited continued printing.
Not affiliated with Canon. Answer summarized from the manufacturer's manual linked above; consult that source for the authoritative procedure.
More Canon codes
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- 5B00The ink absorber pad is full
- 6000A paper feed error occurred
- B200A print head failure or voltage error has occurred
- E02The printer is out of paper or manual duplex printing is ready to continue
- E03The printer cover is open or a paper jam has occurred
- E04The FINE cartridge is not installed properly
- E05The FINE cartridge cannot be recognized or is not installed correctly
- E09Protective material or tape may still be attached to the FINE cartridge holder
- E16The ink has run out