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September 18, 2007   22,980 Views

Posted on September 18th, 2007 in All Instructions, Side by QuadCore ||

Service Call Errors (by LED Blinking in Orange and Green Alternately, or Lit in Orange)

LED alternate blinking
in orange and green

Error [Error code] .
2 times Carriage error [5100] .
3 times Paper feed error [6000] Make sure paper is in the tray and nothing is blocking it.

4 times

Purge unit error [5C00]

.

5 times

ASF (cam) sensor error [5700]

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6 times

Internal temperature error [5400]

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7 times Waste ink absorber full [5B00] You have printed a ton of borderless pictures and the overspray has filled the sponge.
8 times Print head temperature rise error [5200] .
9 times EEPROM error [6800] .
11 times Carriage lift mechanism error [5110] .
12 times AP position error [6A00] .
13 times Paper feed position error [6B00] Sometimes it’s something simple like a hunk of paper stuck under the print head, another more radical trick is to turn the printer upside down and shake it. Be careful though you may spill ink or cause damage to the printer.
14 times Paper feed cam sensor error [6B10]0 .
15 times USB Host VBUS over current [9000] .
16 times Valve sensor error [6C00] .
17 times Motor driver error [6D00] .
20 times Other hardware error [6500] .

Continuous alternate blinking

ROM error .
Lights in orange RAM error .
. . .

Most of these are serious problems that need a Canon service person to fix but sometimes these
errors pop-up when something simple is happening like paper stuck under the printhead or a small piece
of tape on the printhead contacts.

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  1. Avatargrahame
    1

    Many many thanks for the straightforward guidance on this excellent website. My brand new Canon MP970 printer started behaving very oddly and the manual was useless, not even mentioning what a error code 5100 was, thus maknig me fear the worst. I wanted to print today and canon staff aren’t available. Thanks to your advice, I managed to solve the horrendously technical feat of removing a small piece of plastic that had fallen into the rear paper tray! (Something I’d never have thought of) . Damn printer indeed - more accurately - damn poor on-line support!

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  2. AvatarAdministrator
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    (6a00) It can be caused by several things:

    1. Printhead is stuck to the docking area either because some old ink has become like glue.
    2. A piece of paper got over there and is jamming it.
    3. The spring is weak and is not pulling the docking area down.
    4. The Purge unit has failed and needs to be replaced.

    Turn the printer off and then slide the printhead to the left and use a flashlight to see if you see any paper stuck around where the two sponges that where sitting below the prinhead or if it just didn’t lower like it should have.

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  3. AvatarAleksandar
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    I have a problem with my Canon PIXMA iP4300.
    The error is: Waste ink absorber full [5B00].
    Please, tell me what I do to fix this problem?

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  4. AvatarAdministrator
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    @Aleksandar:

    1. Enter Service Mode for your Model (Found under *The Five Easy Steps* [p=105])

    2. Press Resume 4 times

    3. Press Power to execute.

    4. Press Power twice to exit Service Mode.

    *Note1: These Instructions are for the IP4200/IP4300 only, other models will differ.

    *Note2: By overriding the Waste ink error you assume risk of ink leaking from the printer if it is turned upside down. DO NOT TURN IT UPSIDE DOWN.

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  5. AvatarSasa
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    I have a problem with my Canon PIXMA iP4500.
    The error is: Paper feed cam sensor error [6B10]0.
    Please, tell me what I do to fix this problem?

    Best regard!

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  6. AvatarSasa
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    Hi, Administrator!

    I have’t answer for my question about PIXMA iP4500.
    LED on printer blinking 14 times!
    Please, tell me what is the problem?

    Best regards!

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  7. AvatarQuadCore
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    I have a problem with my Canon PIXMA iP4500.
    The error is: Paper feed cam sensor error [6B10]0.
    Please, tell me what I do to fix this problem?

    Best regard!

    Hi, Administrator!

    I have’t answer for my question about PIXMA iP4500.
    LED on printer blinking 14 times!
    Please, tell me what is the problem?

    Best regards!

    14 times Paper feed cam sensor error [6B10]
    An error occurred in the paper feed cam sensor
    during paper feeding from the front paper feed cassette.

    This error is also indicated when the waste ink counter is 60% or more, and a paper jam occurs.
    Replacement
    - Sheet feed unit (QM2-2312)
    - Logic board ass’y (QM2-2745)*1

    TEST: Try using the top feeder and see what happens.

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  8. AvatarClive
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    I have a Canon MP530. I have had trouble with printing black and after doing a deep clean several times I now have the copy and alarm light continualy flashing. On the sreen it says “CHECK PRINTER” This then goes and on the bottom right hand courner the number 6500 appears, This continues to appear.

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  9. AvatarQuadCore
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    @CLIVE try this:

    If the device is not functioning properly or to clear memory, reset it.

    1. On the operator panel, press and hold the ON/OFF button for one second. (The display will go blank.)

    Note: It may be necessary to unplug the power cord if pressing the ON/OFF button does not shut off the printer.

    2. Wait approximately ten seconds and then press the ON/OFF button again.

    3. Wait until the device has completed its cycling process before submitting another job request.

    or try this:

    To clear error messages displayed on the LCD or if the printer is not functioning as expected, it may be necessary to simultaneously press Stop/Reset and ON/OFF buttons.

    1. With the printer powered on, press and hold down the Stop/Reset button then press the ON/OFF button.

    2. Once the printer is powered off, hold down Stop/Reset and then press ON/OFF.

    or this:

    Reseat the printhead (printhead may also need replacing)

    The 6500 error can be something that needs repair or complete replacement as well. If your printer is less then 12 months then you can contact Canon Tech support for repair or replacement under warranty.

    For toll-free technical support*, please call 1 (800) 828-4040 during regular business hours (currently Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. EST, excluding holidays).

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  10. AvatarLina
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    Dear Administrator,

    i have a problem with my pixma pro 9000 canon printer, the green and orange lights are on continuous blinking and its giving me a 5C10 error. i checked your list above it says its a ROM error . Can you please provide me of any help to fix my printer??

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  11. AvatarQuadCore
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    Dear Administrator,

    i have a problem with my pixma pro 9000 canon printer, the green and orange lights are on continuous blinking and its giving me a 5C10 error. i checked your list above it says its a ROM error . Can you please provide me of any help to fix my printer??

    The list above are service call errors which usually means they are more serious and often times need to be fixed at a Canon Service Center.

    You can try and clear the error by holding down the power button and waiting for it to turn off then wait 30 seconds and turn it back on. {you might need to unplug it to get it to turn off}

    or

    Hold down the stop/reset and then push the power button while the printer is on. The printer should shut off then wait 30 seconds and then hold the stop/reset again and push the power button and the printer should turn on with the error cleared.

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  12. Avatarian
    12

    I am having trouble with my canon ip 4500. It is blinking green and orange alternately 11 times. I understand it is “carriage lift mechanism error” based on service call errors. Please tell me what to do to fix this problem…

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  13. AvatarQuadCore
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    @IAN

    Service call errors are more serious then operator errors and it might need to be seen by a Canon Service Center.

    If you haven’t used the printer in a while the print head can get stuck to the two sponges that it sits on when it’s in the rest position to the right. Open the lid and make sure the print head is able to move around and also using a flashlight inspect the inside for anything that shouldn’t be there like a hunk of paper. There’s a lot of moving parts that can get jammed up.

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  14. AvatarUlises Ivan
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    Tengo una canon iP4500 y cada 3 impresiones, aparece el mensaje de error “no se puede ejecutar la impresion porque no está instalado el depósito de tinta o no es compatible con esta impresora”.
    Con subir y baja la palanca que ajusta el cabezal o sacando uno por uno los cartuchos y volviéndolos a colocar se soluciona el problema, pero después de un par de impresiones vuelve a aparecer el mismo mensaje. Si alguine puede ayudarme le agardecería.

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  15. AvatarUlises Ivan
    15

    Dear administrator, please i´sorry. I don´t speak English and I can not find info about my problem. Thank you very much.

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  16. AvatarQuadCore
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    @Ulises Ivan

    It sounds like a bad cart or bad print head. Since your using a IP4500 I would guess that it’s still under warranty. Canon usually will send you new carts to replace the bad carts.

    What country are you in ?

    Translation to español:
    Suena como un mán carro o una mala cabeza de impresión. Puesto que su usar un IP4500 yo conjeturaría que it’ todavía s bajo garantía. Canon generalmente le enviará los nuevos carros para substituir los malos carros.

    ¿Qué país está usted adentro?

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  17. AvatarUlises Ivan
    17

    Me encuentro en Argetina. Mi impresora está fuera de garantía porque le puse un sistema contínuo de tinta y tube que romperla al costado para sacar las magueras de la bomba de purgado. Por eso quería saber cual era precisamente el error para comprar el cabezal si ese es efectivamente el problema. Temo comprar el cabezal al vicio porque tal vez sea un problema de sensor. Cuando se produce el error, el led amarillo se enciende 4 veces. Desde ya muchas gracias por su respuesta. Saludos

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  18. Avatarcirstea dan
    18

    Need to fix the error 5110 canon pixma 4500.Thank you.

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  19. Avatarmichael
    19

    printer dose not print . yellow LED blink 6 time then off . no respond with printer

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  20. AvatarQuadCore
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    @Michael

    [quote]printer dose not print . yellow LED blink 6 time then off . no respond with printer[/quote]

    What printer model ?

    Is the inner door all the way up?

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  21. AvatarNorm
    21

    Hi i have a ip4200 and keep getting a 5110 error could you please help
    many thanks

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  22. AvatarQuadCore
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    Reply-To::Norm:

    Issue: Alarm / Power light flashes orange 11 times consecutively (Automatic Print Head Alignment Error)
    Solution: Load Letter size paper into the Rear Tray (Automatic Sheet Feeder)

    Load Letter size paper into the Rear Tray (Automatic Sheet Feeder)
    The Automatic Print Head alignment will fail if paper smaller than 8.5″ x 11″ is used.

    or:

    Issue: Alarm / Power light flashes orange 11 times consecutively (Automatic Print Head Alignment Error)
    Solution: Move printer from strong light source

    Follow the steps below to resolve the error:

    1. Press the button to resolve the error.

    2. Align the printer so the Paper Output Slot will not be exposed directly to a strong light source.

    3. Try the Automatic Print Head alignment again.

    or:

    Issue: Alarm / Power light flashes orange 11 times consecutively (Automatic Print Head Alignment Error)
    Solution: Perform deep print head cleaning - iP4200 / 5200 / 5200R(Windows)

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  23. Avatarfernanda
    23

    nao consigo mais pintar com minha canon ip 4500 esta dando erro 5110 o que pode ser

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  24. AvatarRitchie
    24

    Please help me i have a 5400 service error and the orange light flashes 6 times alternatly with the green light. It will not print at all.
    please help i really do not want to buy a new printer!

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  25. AvatarRitchie
    25

    I forgot to say ive got a Canon Pixma iP4500

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  26. AvatarBrent Yoshi
    26

    I have a Canon MX700, and I am getting 12 blinks, Error 6A80. The head is currently stuck on the right side; it does not want to move. Does anyone know any reset code or how to fix this? Please let me know! Thanks.

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  27. AvatarQuadCore
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    Reply-To::Brent Yoshi:

    Unplug the printer and open the lid and use a flashlight to see if anything is getting in the way of the printhead.

    Also if you haven’t been using it in a while some ink could have dried and is acting like glue.

    You may need to try and force the sponges to lower, just to break the seal.

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  28. AvatarBrent Yoshi
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    Is there any way I can take the Ink Out? If so, Canon will cover me for the fix. Please let me know. Thanks.

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  29. AvatarQuadCore
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    Reply-To::Brent Yoshi:

    How long have you had the printer for?

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  30. AvatarGrahamh
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    Dear Administrator,

    I have an MP610 printer. After unpacking and following the instructions I turned the printer on and received a 5110 printer error. It instructed me to turn off and on again but I have again recieved the same error. Can you assist?
    Many thanks

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  31. AvatarQuadCore
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    Reply-To::Grahamh:

    1. Hold down the power button until the printer turns off.

    2. If one does not work then unplug the printer for 10 minutes and then plug it back in.

    3. Possible paper jam or standard jam, inspect the printer careful and make sure no paper is stuck inside, the rear, the bottom, the back. Also there is a lot of the orange tape that needs to be removed, make sure you remove the stuff inside. You said you just unpacked it did you do any test printing?

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  32. AvatarGrahamh
    32

    Dear Administrator,
    Many thanks for your reply.

    I followed your instructions unfortunately 1 and 2 have not fixed the problem. As to point 3 there is no paper jam as I had not even got to putting in paper. I have double checked and am sure i have removed all orange tape. I have not been able to do a test print. The issue when I turn the printer on seems to be that the print cartridge carriage do does move to the centre for the print cassette to be inserted. No other buttons respond when the error is displayed and so haven’t been able to progress any further.

    Many thanks in advance if you can help.

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  33. AvatarQuadCore
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    Reply-To::Grahamh:

    1. Take out the carts and then take out the printhead and careful put the printhead and carts back in. Be sure to close the lever for the printhead.

    2. Check for anything on the timing strip. It’s a clear piece of plastic that is usually behind the printhead.

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  34. AvatarLaura
    34

    I´m getting a 5C01 printing error on a MP 530. I checked for anything jammed and replace cartridges, but sometimes it works and sometimes doesn´t.

    Thank for any help you can give me.

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  35. AvatarMaurice
    35

    Hi.

    I’ve got a IP4500 and now the orange led is blinking 7 times.
    Do you have any idea how i can solve this?

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  36. AvatarQuadCore
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    Reply-To::Maurice:

    Was it working up until now or are you trying to enable cd printing?

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  37. AvatarAngela
    37

    My Canon Pixma MP780 won’t print black. Everyone is telling me to purge the head but I do not know what that means. Can you help me?

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  38. AvatarQuadCore
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    Reply-To::Angela:

    In the printer properties under Windows there is a tab labeled Maintenance. There are usually two choices, cleaning and deep cleaning. Try cleaning first and if that doesn’t work try deep cleaning.

    The problem could be a cartridge that is not flowing though, if the cart is new maybe you didn’t tear all the plastic wrapper off and the breather hole is not breathing or the cart is old and not working properly anymore. It could also be the printhead or the printer itself.

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  39. Avatarlaura
    39

    thank you, thank you, thank you.

    it was a five second fix, and you saved me a $50 service.

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  40. Avatarsam
    40

    i have canon ip 4500 and the orang light is flashin 4 time s and when i open the printer cover the meganta color is flashing
    can you tell me what i can to do ? ..
    thans all . sam

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  41. Avatarrenzo
    41

    ho una stampante pixma ip4500 e dopo notevoli prove di reset ” utilizzando il tasto start, return e aprendo il vano accesso cartucce scollegando la tensione ” si sono verificano i seguenti errori: allineamento colori starato, stampa a 4 colori perdendo il cyano. Nonostante questi problemi, sia i led delle cartucce e quelli dell’accensione sono accesi e non lampeggiano. la macccina è fuori garanzia, che faccio!!!!
    Ringraziando anticipatamente per la Sua preziosa risposta…

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  42. Avatarrenzo
    42

    ho una stampante pixma ip4500 e dopo notevoli prove di reset ” utilizzando il tasto start, return e aprendo il vano accesso cartucce scollegando la tensione ” si sono verificano i seguenti errori: allineamento colori starato, stampa a 4 colori perdendo il cyano. Nonostante questi problemi, sia i led delle cartucce e quelli dell’accensione sono accesi e non lampeggiano. la macccina è fuori garanzia… che faccio!!!!
    Ringraziando anticipatamente per la Sua preziosa risposta…

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  43. AvatarQuadCore
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    Reply-To::renzo:

    I wish I could speak Italian.

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  44. Avatarrenzo
    44

    I have printing pixma ip4500 and after remarkable tests of reset” using the key start, return and opening the approached space cartridges on-off the tension” are verify the following errors: alignment colors starato, prints to 4 colors losing the cyan. In spite of these problems, or led of the cartridges and those of the ignition they are ignited and they do not flash. the macccina is outside guarantee, that I make! thankyou for the precious answer…

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  45. AvatarJenny
    45

    I have a canon pixma IP4200 and the orange and green light continous to blink alternately..how can i solve this problem,,tnx

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  46. AvatarQuadCore
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    Reply-To::Jenny:

    Can you count the number of times that it blinks?

    When did the problem start?

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  47. AvatarEdwin
    47

    dear administrator,, i got a problem with my canon pixma MX700 all in one printer.. The problem is service error 5700..
    Can you help me to fix this problem??
    thank you..

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  48. AvatarErnz
    48

    how to fix the service error 6500

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  49. Avatarsarah
    49

    i have a canon pixma mx700, it is just 1 month shy of the warranty(of course), i had received a fax when the alternating orange light(alarm) and the on/off(green) goes 12 times, and the in use/memory green light is solid. i turned it off and unplugged it but it is still flashing. i looked to see if there was any obstruction and sure enough there was a piece of paper that i took out but that didnt take of it. i opened it to see if there was anything visible, not to the eye but i did notice that the ink area was not moving to the left like how it usually does, it is stuck in the right side and wont budge. i was told could possibly be the purge unit for $100.
    any other option before i have to take it in?

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  50. AvatarQuadCore
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    Reply-To::sarah:

    The purge unit has two sponges that rise and seal the printhead when it is parked at the left. If the printer hadn’t been used for a while some ink my have dried and is keeping the sponges from lowering. Also any obstruction that get’s into the gears would also keep the sponges from lowering.

    You should get a flashlight and inspect that area as best you can and tried to gently push the sponges down.

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  51. AvatarEgor
    51

    have a problem with my Canon PIXMA iP1600.
    The error is: Print head temperature rise error [5200]
    Please, tell me what I do to fix this problem?

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  52. Avatarshopa
    52

    Hi, i have problem with canon mp 510 error 5b00. how can i fix it?? thanx

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  53. pingback pingback:
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    mp 500 fehlercode - WinBoard - Die Windows Community

    [...] das hier stimmt, dann ist der Fehlercode 6500 mit 20maligem Blinken ein "Other hardware error [...]

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  54. AvatarCarl
    54

    POWER PROBLEM Canon IP4300,

    Hi! My printer cannot be turned on any more. I tried to change to a new power cable and it doesn’t turn on anymore.

    The last status was fine, until it suddenly turned off.

    Sometimes all the LED lights steadily turn on at the same time but you cannot turn off the power.

    HELP please.

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  55. AvatarQuadCore
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    Reply-To::Carl:

    Might be a power supply issue. You need to have it checked out at a service center.

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  56. AvatarNafisa
    56

    Im having a problem with my MP530 after it says CHECK PRINTER the number 5110 comes up!

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  57. AvatarDODWAV
    57

    help!

    i have a canon pixma mp510 printer, when i turn it on it makes a scary noise and then the lights flash 6x and i get the error code 5400

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