Canon IP1500 An Error Message Appears on the Screen, Troubleshooting, Problem, Possible Cause

Troubleshooting

An Error Message Appears on the Screen

Problem

Possible Cause

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	Printer not ready	The POWER lamp will flash green when the printer is warming up or when a print
Error Writing /		job is being sent to the printer. It will glow a steady (non-flashing) green when it
		is ready for use or when the print job is completed.
Output to USBnnn or
MPUSBPRNnn	Paper is not loaded	Load paper and press the RESUME/CANCEL button.
	Faulty connection	Ensure that the printer cable is securely connected to the computer.
		Note	If you are using switching hub or other device, disconnect the
			printer and reconnect it directly to the computer and try printing
			again.
			If successful, the problem may have been with the device.
			There could also be a problem with the cable(s). Replace the
			cable(s) and try printing again.
	Printer port error	Verify the printer port status.
		Double-clickUniversal Serial Bus (USB) controllers on the Device Manager
		dialog box, then double-click Canon PIXMA iP1500 to see the status.
		Refer to the User's Guide for instructions on how to verify the status.
	Printer port settings	Ensure that the destination Printer Port is set to MPUSBPRNnn (Canon PIXMA
	and printer	iP1500) or USBnnn (Canon PIXMA iP1500) (Where nn represents a number).
	interface do not	If the settings are not correct, follow the procedures described in the Easy Setup
	match
		Instructions and reinstall the printer driver.
		Refer to the User’s Guide for instructions on how to verify status and the correct
		action to take.
	Printer driver is not	Uninstall then reinstall the printer driver.
	installed properly	1. Click Start, and select All Programs (or Programs), Canon PIXMA iP1500, and
		Uninstall.

2.Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall driver.

3.Follow the procedures described in the Easy Setup Instructions and reinstall the printer driver.

	Printer not ready	If the POWER lamp is off, turn the printer on.
“Error No.: 300”		If the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is initializing. Wait until the
		POWER lamp stops flashing.
	Printer not properly	Ensure that the printer is securely connected to the computer.
	connected	Note	If you are using switching hub or other device, disconnect the
			printer and reconnect it directly to the computer and try printing
			again.
			If successful, the problem may have been with the device.
			There could also be a problem with the cable(s). Replace the
			cable(s) and try printing again.
	Your printer name is	1. Select Applications from the Go menu.
	not displayed in the	2. Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon in the Utilities folder.
	Printer List of	If you are using the OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print
	Printer Setup Utility	Center icon.
	(or Print Center).	3. Ensure that iP1500 is displayed in the Printer List.
		If iP1500 is not displayed in the Printer List, reinstall the printer driver.
		Note	If the problem persists, delete all unnecessary documents
			from the Extensions and Control Panels folder.

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