described below.
Message
Action
NO PHOTOS ON CARD z There are only invalid images on the memory card.
z Photo data edited/processed on the computer should be printed from the computer, not from the camera.
LOAD PAPER Reload the paper correctly and press [OK].
PAPER JAMMED If paper has jammed in the machine, clear the jam, reload the paper in the machine correctly and then press [OK].
CHECK INK U041
Replace the FINE Cartridge and close the Scanning Unit.
If printing is not finished yet, just press [OK] on the machine to continue printing in the “no ink” state.
Replace the FINE Cartridge with a new one as soon as possible after printing finishes. The machine may be damaged if printing is continued under the ink out condition.
CHECK INK U051 U052 U053 U059
The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly, or the Cartridge may not be the compatible with this machine. Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. If lines are misaligned or the resulting output is not satisfactory, carry out the FINE Cartridge Alignment.
CHECK INK U075 U076
Confirm that the FINE Cartridges are installed in the appropriate positions. See “Replacing A FINE Cartridge” on page 67.
REQ. SERVICE SOON The ink absorber is almost full. Printing will no longer be possible once the ink absorber is full. Contact the service center immediately. Press [OK] to continue printing.
INCOMPATIBLE CAMERA Depending on the model or brand of your device, you may have to select a print mode compliant with PictBridge before connecting the device. You may also have to turn on the device or select Play mode manually after connecting the device to the machine. Perform necessary operations according to the instruction manual supplied with your device.
If the error is still unresolved, there is a possibility that you are using a digital camera or digital video camcorder that is not supported by this machine. Use a digital cameras or digital video camcorder compatible with this machine.
HEAD ALIGNMENT ERROR Make sure all required boxes on the head alignment sheet are filled in, and that the sheet is set in the correct position and orientation on the Platen Glass.
If the machine is connected to the computer, you can align the FINE Cartridge using the MP Driver. Follow the procedures described in the Printer Driver Guide.
CHECK INK U162
This FINE Cartridge may have previously been used, or the ink may have run out. The function for detecting the remaining ink level will be disabled since the remaining ink level cannot be correctly detected. If you want to continue printing without this function, press [OK]. Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon Cartridges in order to obtain optimum qualities.
<E> and <error code> are alternately displayed on the LED of MP160.
CHECK INK U140
The FINE Cartridge may not be the compatible with this machine. Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. If lines are misaligned or the resulting output is not satisfactory, carry out the FINE Cartridge Alignment. CHECK PRINTER An error requiring servicing might have occurred. 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 turn ON the machine. If the same error occurs, contact a Canon service representative.
Note
If the ON/OFF Lamp (green) and Alarm Lamp (orange) flash alternately, disconnect the USB cable from the machine, and then turn the machine OFF and then unplug the machine from the power supply for a while. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back ON.If the problem remains, contact a Canon service representative.
Message
Action
E, 2 Reload the paper correctly and press [Black] or [Color].
E, 3 If paper has jammed in the machine, clear the jam, reload the paper in the machine correctly and then press [Black] or [Color].
E, 4 The ink may have run out. Replace the FINE Cartridge, and close the Scanning Unit. If lines are misaligned or the resulting output is not satisfactory, carry out the FINE Cartridge Alignment. If printing is in progress and you want to continue printing, press [Black] or [Color]. Then printing can continue under the ink out condition with the FINE Cartridge installed. Replace the empty FINE Cartridge immediately after the printing. The resulting print quality is not satisfactory, if printing is continued under the ink out condition.
E, 5 The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly, or the Cartridge may not be the compatible with this machine. Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. If lines are misaligned or the resulting output is not satisfactory, carry out the FINE Cartridge Alignment.
E, 7 Some FINE Cartridges are not installed in place. Install the FINE Cartridges in the appropriate positions.
E, 8 Ink absorber is almost full. Ink used for cleaning is absorbed in a ink absorber placed in the machine. <E, 8> indicates that the ink absorber is nearly full. Press [Black] or [Color] to cancel the error so that you can continue printing. If this error occurs, replacement of the ink absorber and maintenance of the machine are required. Canon recommends to contact a Canon service representative as soon as possible. Once the ink absorber becomes completely full, printing cannot be done until the ink absorber is replaced.
E, 9 Depending on the model or brand of your device, you may have to select a print mode compliant with PictBridge before connecting the device. You may also have to turn on the device or select Play mode manually after connecting the device to the machine. Perform necessary operations according to the instruction manual supplied with your device.
If the error is still unresolved, there is a possibility that you are using a digital camera or digital video camcorder that is not supported by this machine. Use a digital camera or digital video camcorder compatible with this machine.