How to access "waste ink" tank/reservoir in Canon S820

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I've done the research, but am unable to understand how to access this tank
so as to empty it out. I do understand that many people simply reset the
chip and keep on printing, however, I want to empty the tank. I've already
removed the foam pads that soak up ink inside the base of the printer, as
well as cleaning out the mechanism that moves so as to clean the heads, but
I just can't figure out how to get to the tank, into which a couple of clear
hoses enter. It does have a pad underneath it which is saturated with ink,
leading me to think that after it becomes filled, there's an overflow.

If there's no easy way to access the tank/reservoir (and I do not see any
way to do so... it seems that the bottom of the printer is connected in a
way that users cannot get to it), I'd like to use a syringe to empty the
tank.

Much thanks for any help in this regard!
Paul

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