An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD
Issue
If an error message is displayed on the LCD, take the corresponding action described below.
Cause and Solution
If the lamp on the ink tank is flashing, ink may have run out.
Replacing the ink tank is recommended.
If printing is in progress and you want to continue printing, press the OK button with the ink tank installed. Then printing can continue. Replacing the ink tank is recommended after the printing. The machine may be damaged if printing is continued under the ink out condition.
-> [ Replacing an Ink Tank ]
NOTE
- If multiple ink lamps are flashing red, see [ Checking the Ink Status ] and check the status of each ink tank.
- Since the information contained in the fax may be lost if it is printed in this condition, the received fax will not be printed and will be stored in memory until the ink is replaced. You must manually print out faxes that were stored in memory. You can change the setting so that the received fax is forcibly printed out instead of being stored in memory, but all or part of the fax information may not be printed because of the ink out condition.
Print head is not installed. Install the print head. U051 / The type of print head is incorrect. Install the correct print head. U052
Follow the directions given in [ Prepare the Machine ] to install the Print Head.
If the Print Head is already installed, remove the Print Head once and then reinstall it.
If the error is not resolved, the Print Head may be damaged. Contact the service center.
Some ink tanks are not installed in place. U072 / More than one ink tank of the following color is installed. U071
- Some ink tanks are not installed in the correct position. (The lamp on the ink tank flashes.)
- More than one ink tanks of the same color are installed. (The lamp on the ink tank flashes.)
Confirm that the ink tanks are installed in the appropriate positions.
Replacing an Ink Tank
When remaining ink cautions or errors occur, the message will appear to inform you of the error.
Refer to [ An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD ]
The ink status will also be displayed when printing and if the ink is completely out printing cannot be done.
See[Replacing an Ink Tank ]
The remaining ink level cannot be correctly detected. (The lamp on the ink tank flashes.)
Replace the ink tank and close the Scanning Unit (Cover).
-> [ Replacing an Ink Tank ]
Printing with an ink tank that was once empty may damage the machine.
If you want to continue printing in this condition, you need to release the function for detecting the remaining ink level. Press and hold the machine's Stop button for at least 5 seconds, and then release it.
With this operation, releasing the function for detecting the remaining ink level is memorized. Please be advised that Canon shall not be liable for any machine malfunction or damage caused by refilled ink tanks.
NOTE
- If the function for detecting the remaining ink level is disabled, the ink tank in gray is displayed on the LCD when checking the current ink level.
-> [ Checking the Ink Status ]
- Since the information contained in the fax may be lost if it is printed in this condition, the received fax will not be printed and will be stored in memory until the ink is replaced. You must manually print out faxes that were stored in memory. You can change the setting so that the received fax is forcibly printed out instead of being stored in memory, but all or part of the fax information may not be printed because of the ink out condition.
- The ink tank is not installed. Install the ink tank.
-> [ Replacing an Ink Tank ]
- The ink tank is not compatible with this machine. (The lamp on the ink tank is off.) Install an appropriate ink tank.
-> [ Replacing an Ink Tank ]
- An ink tank error has occurred. (The lamp on the ink tank is off.) Replace the ink tank.
-> [ Replacing an Ink Tank ]
The ink has run out. (The lamp on the ink tank flashes.)
Replace the ink tank and close the Scanning Unit (Cover).
-> [ Replacing an Ink Tank ]
Printing under the current condition may damage the machine.
If you want to continue printing in this condition, you need to release the function for detecting the remaining ink level. Press and hold the machine's Stop button for at least 5 seconds, and then release it.
With this operation, releasing the function for detecting the remaining ink level is memorized. Please be advised that Canon shall not be liable for any malfunction or trouble which may be caused by continuation of printing under the ink out condition.
NOTE
- If the function for detecting the remaining ink level is disabled, the ink tank in gray is displayed on the LCD when checking the current ink level.
-> [ Checking the Ink Status ]
- Since the information contained in the fax may be lost if it is printed in this condition, the received fax will not be printed and will be stored in memory until the ink is replaced. You must manually print out faxes that were stored in memory. You can change the setting so that the received fax is forcibly printed out instead of being stored in memory, but all or part of the fax information may not be printed because of the ink out condition.
- There is no image data or document saved on the memory card or USB flash drive that can be read by this machine.
- The machine may not recognize the file if the file name or folder path contain certain characters. Use only alphanumeric characters.
- Photo data edited or processed on a computer must be printed from the computer.
NOTE
- When a photo which has been processed on a computer is selected, "?" is displayed on the LCD.
- Make sure the PDF file is printable from a memory card or USB flash drive. Refer to [ Before Inserting the Memory Card ].
NOTE
- The names of the PDF files are displayed even though they cannot be printed from the memory card or USB flash drive. It is recommended you confirm whether they are printable. If one of the following conditions applies to the PDF files, they are not printable.
- The Details screen is not displayed for the PDF file you want to print.
- Characters other than machine name or MP Navigator EX are displayed on Created with on the Details screen.
- "?" is displayed on the preview screen.
- Data edited or processed on a computer must be printed from the computer.
PDF file which contain lot of graphics or hi-resolution images may lose that data or stop before printing is completed. In this case, print from the computer.
The ink absorber is almost full.
Press the machine's OK button to continue printing. Contact the service center.
The machine error has occurred.
Contact the service center.
Some errors occurred while copying and a certain time passed.
Press the OK button to dismiss the error, and try to copy again.
- Check the device connected to the Direct Print Port. Printing photos directly is possible with a PictBridge compliant device or the optional Bluetooth Unit BU-30, or a USB flash drive.
- A communication time out occurs if an operation takes too long or if it takes too much time to send data. This may cancel printing. In such cases, disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. When printing from a PictBridge compliant device, depending on the model or brand of your device, you may have to select a PictBridge compliant print mode on the device before connecting it to the machine. You may also have to turn on your device or select Play mode manually after connecting the device to the machine. Perform necessary operations before connecting your device referring to its instruction manual. If the error is still not resolved, check if you can print another photograph.
Failed to scan head alignment sheet. Check orientation/position and check that platen/sheet is clean <See manual>
Scanning the print head alignment sheet has failed.
Press the OK button to dismiss the error, then take the actions described below.
- Make sure that the print head alignment sheet is set in the correct position and orientation on the Platen Glass.
- Make sure the Platen Glass and the print head alignment sheet are not dirty.
- Make sure the type and size of loaded paper is suitable for Automatic Print Head Alignment. For Automatic Print Head Alignment, always load one sheet of A4 or letter-sized plain paper.
- Make sure if Print Head nozzles are clogged.
Print the nozzle check pattern to check the status of the Print Head.
If the error is not resolved, connect the machine to the computer and align the Print Head on the printer driver.
-> [ Aligning the Print Head ]
If a PictBridge compliant device is connected via a USB hub, remove the hub and connect it directly to the machine.
Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply.
Contact the service center.
IMPORTANT
- If you disconnect the power plug, all the documents stored in memory are deleted.
**** Printer error has occurred. Turn off power then back on again. If problem persists, see the manual
"****" is displayed in the alphanumeric character and depends on the error occurred.
- 5100/5110 is displayed:
Cancel printing, and turn off the machine. Then clear the jammed paper or protective material that is preventing the Print Head Holder from moving, and turn on the machine again.
IMPORTANT
- Be careful not to touch the components inside the machine. The machine may not print out properly if you touch it.
- If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
- 6000 is displayed:
If any object is placed in front of the machine, remove it.
Open the Paper Output Tray gently, then turn the power off and back on.
- In other cases:
Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply.
Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on.
If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
The document is jammed in the ADF. Remove the document page jammed in the ADF, then press the OK button. Operate again after resolving the error.
Paper Jams
See[Paper Jams]
The document is too long or is jammed in the ADF.
Remove the document page jammed in the ADF, then press the OK button. After resolving the error, make sure that the document you are loading meets the machine's requirements before redoing the operation.
Paper Jams
See[Paper Jams]
Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply.
After a while, plug the power cord of the machine back in, and then turn on the machine. If the same error occurs, contact the service center.
The Card Slot is set to Writable from USB PC or Writable from LAN PC.
You cannot print from the memory card or save the scanned data to the memory card when the Card Slot is set to Writable from USB PC or Writable from LAN PC. After writing on the memory card, set to Not writable from PC again.