How to Fix Error Code 5100 on a Canon MX700

The Canon Pixma MX700 multifunction printer includes an LCD display that shows various error codes whenever a hardware or software problem occurs. Each error code is tied to a specific type of issue to make the troubleshooting process easier. Error code 5100 describes a physical problem either with a paper jam or an incorrectly seated ink tank. Resolving the error is a quick process that only requires a few standard troubleshooting procedures.

Instructions

1) Press down and hold the "On/Off" button, which is located on the printer's operator panel, for one second. Wait 15 seconds and then tap the button again. Attempt to print or scan a document.

2) Check the paper feed tray on the front end of the Canon MX700 to see if there is any paper visibly stuck inside the printer. Open the printer cover by gripping the front edge of the printer and lifting upwards.

3) Grab the edge of the jammed paper and gently pull towards you to remove the paper from the paper feeder. Unplug the Canon's power cable and USB cable, and then turn the printer around.

4) Pull off the rear plastic cover tab and check if there is any visible paper jam. Grab the edge of the paper and gently pull toward you until the paper is removed.

5) Push the rear plastic cover tab back into place, and reconnect the power cable and USB cable. Attempt to print or scan another document to see if the error is resolved.

6) Lift open the printer's cover again and wait for the ink carriage to slide into view. Press the "Push" button on the front of the first ink tank. Pull the tank out and then push it back into place to ensure it is properly seated.

7) Repeat the process with the other three ink tanks, and then close the printer's cover. Power the printer off and then back on again.

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Fix Canon Error 5200

Canon printers are one of my favorite print devices. I have been using them in my office since a long time and they work great for me. Before a couple of month I purchased Canon PIXMA IP2770 to print photos (By the way, I have a 12MP Canon ELPH 310 HS camera). It worked according to my expectations and I was quite satisfied with it while it suddenly started to show “Error 5200”.

 I restarted the printer and it gone but came again while sending a new print job. After consulting a canon technician and searching a lot of websites I understood that the 5200 error is the print head exceeds temperature error condition. It means that one or more ink cartridges gone empty and printing was continued resulting in printhead burning. Luckily a lot of canon ink cartridges come with new printhead so it should not be a big problem. Unplug both cartridges and replace them with a new one.

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fix Error 5100 in Canon Printers

Most commonly this error occurs when a piece of paper stick inside the printer. Remove all the cartridges and try to find the paper. If printer is dirty clean it well by using an air blower.

In some models error 5100 indicates a print head jam. Check it manually, clean and lubricate the shaft if necessary. 

Error 5100 may also means that waste ink tanks needs to be replaced. The “tanks” are basically super absorbent pads on the bottom of the printer to absorb extra ink from the print head. A waste ink counter keeps track and displays Error 5100 after a specified number of cleaning cycles. At this time you have two choices:

Solution 1:

Since the ink counter indicates a specified number of cleaning cycles have gone through, the best thing would be to replace or clean the ink pads/ink tanks. To do this, you’ll have to contact Canon and ask them to do it for you. Or if you are good with DIY jobs, you can do it yourself too though its fairly risky since you might damage your printer. 

Both of these solutions here might be inappropriate, the first because sending a printer to Canon for repair would be as expensive and DIY jobs aren’t something everyone can do, so you can skip ahead to:

Solution 2:

Since the counter has reached its limit and that’s the only thing stopping you from printing again, you simply reset the counter and start printing. This will prolong your printer’s life by a big margin, and incase it stops working after a few months or years, you can simply resort to Step 1 and replace the ink tanks or buy a new printer instead.

Here’s how to reset the counter:

• Turn the printer off.
• Now Press and Hold the resume button and press and hold the power button aswell. A buzzer will sound once.
• Keep on holding down the Power button (do not let it go!) and release the Resume button. Now press the resume button twice (do not press and hold, simply press twice) and then release the Power button.
• The indicator on your printer should now be green. Press the resume button three times followed by pressing the Power button once. A buzzer will sound, and the printer will switch off after that.

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Fix error C000 on Canon Pixma MX870

Solution 1:

• Switch off the printer
• Disconnect the power cable
• Open door:

• Remove the orange protective tape (A) and remove the white polystyrene (protective equipment) (B).

• Verify in the printer there is no protective equipment:

• Close the door.
• Connect the cable and switch on.

Solution 2 :

Check for any foreign body in the printer: piece of paper, paper clip...
Check for any paper jams.

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Reset Waste ink Counter on Canon Pixma MP480 printer

After a message error like "Ink Absorber is Full", you need to reset the printer to solve the issue:




Download the resetter software 


Power cable and usb cable must be connected


Solution: Enter in the Service Mode:


Step 1) Turn off the printer without pulling the power cords.


Step 2) Hold down STOP/RESET button and press Power button.


Step 3) Keep holding down Power button and let STOP/RESET button go.


Step 4) Then Press STOP/RESET button twice then let BOTH buttons go.


Step 5) Alternate Blinking error is gone: your are in Service Mode state.


 Use the Resetter:
Step 1) Extract the resetter software and double click "MP480.exe" W


Step 2) Click Reload Button and you will get a new USB port.


Step 3) Load some papers in your printer and press the "Main" Button once,


Step 4) Wait until the printing is done.


Step 5) Then press "EEPROM Clear" button to clear EEPROM.


Step 6) Then press EEPROM button and the printer will print some text.


Step 7) Then power off the printer and turn on again.

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