The "F166" marking on certain Canon cartridges refers to the chip firmware version. When you install the full driver package, it includes cartridge recognition protocols. If you use a remanufactured or compatible F166 cartridge, the driver may reject it, showing "No F166 Cartridge Detected" (Error 500).
Once you've downloaded the driver, follow these steps to install it:
The "F166" marking on certain Canon cartridges refers to the chip firmware version. When you install the full driver package, it includes cartridge recognition protocols. If you use a remanufactured or compatible F166 cartridge, the driver may reject it, showing "No F166 Cartridge Detected" (Error 500).
Once you've downloaded the driver, follow these steps to install it: Driver Canon F166 500