An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD
If an error message is displayed on the LCD, take the corresponding action described below.
Message | Action |
“The ink may have run out. Replacing | If the lamp on the ink tank is flashing, ink may have run out. |
the ink tank is recommended.” | Replacing the ink tank is recommended. |
U041 | 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. |
| See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 80. |
| Note |
| If multiple ink lamps are flashing red, see “Getting the Ink Status Information” on |
| page 80 and check the status of each ink tank. |
“Print head is not installed. Install the | Follow the directions given in your setup sheet to install the Print Head. |
print head.” | If the Print Head is already installed, remove the Print Head once and then |
U051 | reinstall it. |
“The type of print head is incorrect. | If the error is not resolved, the Print Head may be damaged. Contact your |
Install the correct print head.” | Canon service representative. |
U052 |
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“Some ink tanks are not installed in | Possible causes are as follows: |
place.” | z Some ink tanks are not installed in the correct position. (The lamp on the ink |
U072 | tank flashes.) |
“More than one ink tank of the following | z More than one ink tanks of the same color are installed. (The lamp on the ink |
color is installed.” | tank flashes.) |
U071 | Confirm that the ink tanks are installed in the appropriate positions. |
| See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 80. |
“The remaining level of the ink cannot | The remaining ink level cannot be correctly detected. (The lamp on the ink tank |
be correctly detected.” | flashes.) |
U130 | Replace the ink tank and close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). |
| 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 Stop/Reset 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. |
| See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 80. |
“The following ink tank cannot be | z The ink tank is not compatible with this machine. (The lamp on the ink tank is |
recognized.” | off.) |
U043 | Install an appropriate ink tank. |
U140 | See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 80. |
U150 | z An Ink tank error has occurred. (The lamp on the ink tank is off.) |
| Replace the ink tank. |
| See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 80. |
“The ink has run out. Replace the ink | Ink has run out. (The lamp on the ink tank flashes.) |
tank.” | Replace the ink tank and close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). |
U163 | 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 Stop/Reset 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. |
| See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 80. |
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