Canon Printer Error Code for Older Model

 This is for Old Canon Printer Error Code (MP198, MP145, MP160, Etc)

E2-2    = No paper (ASF)
E3-3    = Paper jam
E4      = No ink
E5-5    =The ink cartridges are not installed or a non-supported ink cartridge is installed,or the ink cartridges are not installed properly
E8      = Waste ink absorber full, or platen waste ink absorber full
E9      =The connected digital camera / video camera does not support Camera direct Printing
E14     =The Ink cartridges whose destination are wrong
E15     =Ink cartridge is not installed
E16     =Ink remaining is unknown
E16-E19 = Failed to scan head alignment sheet
E22     =Carriage error
E23     =Paper feed error
E24     =Purge unit error
E25     =ASF(cam) sensor error
E26     =Internal temperature rise error
E27     =Waste ink absorber full or platen waste ink absorber full
E28     =Ink cartridge temperature rise error
E29     =EEPROM error
E33     =Paper feed position error
E35 15  =USB Host VBUD overcurrent error - USB
E37 17  =Abnormal motor driver error

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Canon Pixma MP258 Error Code

Canon Pixma Mp258 Error Code and Possible Solution

P02 (Carriage error)

1. Make sure no foreign material stuck to the print head railway.
2. Clean and check the print head encoder strip cable (timing slit film or encoder strip is a white line on the back of the box set of ink lines may be missing or mess up the ink.

P03 (Line feed error): an error in transmission line entering the line feed (LF) is a signal telling the printer to move to another line or a whole new line that would not otherwise have reached the end of the line.

1. Check wire print head position (timing slit disk film) on the side of the machine.
2. Check PCB logic board.

P05 (ASF sensor error) sensor for paper feed error.  

1. Try to replace the following:

• ASF / PE sensor unit.
• Drive unit.
• PCB logic board.

P06 (Internal temperature error): caused by abnormal heat inside the printer.

P07 (Ink absorber full): the Ink Wastepad (sponge) inside the printer is full

1. Replace the wastepad inside the printer or install  waste ink bin outside the printer
2. then Reset counter protection.

P08 (Print head temperature rise error): caused by thermal print head temperature exceeds a threshold.

1. Replace the new cartridge print head and / or change a new logic board.

P09 (EEPROM error): caused by corrupted or defective EEPROM chips of the printer.

1. Replace the logic board.

P15 (USB VBUS over current): caused by too much current, try removing the USB cable and then plugin again, if solve the error, try to replace with a new USB cable. If the error still exist replace the logic board.

P20 (Other hardware error): The failure of other hardware.

1. Try to replace the logic board.

P22 (Scanner error): a scanner malfunction.

1. try to change the scanner unit or change a the logic board.

E13 or E16: Ink has run out

1. Pressing the Stop / Reset button for 5 to 8 seconds until the led screen display number 1.

E04, E05, E14 or E15: Cartridge may not be installed properly

1. Reinstall the ink cartridge.

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How to reset Canon Pixma IP2770

Canon PIXMA iP2770 are classified into photo printers. This printer is very suitable for use at home. Results in getting the equivalent of lab quality photos. The speed  of this printer quickly spelled out that is about 7 ipm for mono and the 4.8 ipm for color and for 4R-sized photo takes 55 seconds. Resolution of Canon PIXMA iP2770 printer at 4800 x 1200dpi (max). Still uses USB 2.0 connectivity and the type cartridge using PG-810, CL-811 (PG-810XL, CL811XL Optional). For this printer weight of 3.4 kg with dimensions of 445 X 250 X 130mm.

If a lights blink on the POWER and RESUME button alternately and it will show an error 5B00. It means that your ink absorber inside the printer is almost full. In order to solve this you need to clear or reset the counter protection of your printer. To do this, follow this steps.

First make sure that the power cable and usb cable are connected, before you perform the reset procedure. And download the resetter at the bottom of this post.

FIRST STEPS:  Entering Service Mode

You have to enter in service mode in order to used the resetter. To do that follow this procedure,

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

2. Hold down Resume button and press Power button.

3. Keep holding down Power button and let Resume button go.

4. Then Press Resume button 5 times then let BOTH buttons go.

5. You will notice that the Alternate Blinking error is gone, this means that the printer is in Service Mode state.

SECOND STEPS: Using the Resetter

1. After you download the resetter, extract it and double click "servicetool.exe"

2. Press the "Main" Button, Then press "EEPROM Clear" button if a pop-up appear just click OK

5. Then power off the printer(sometimes you have to press twice the power button to turn off) and turn on again. and its done!

Warning: Getting rid of the error message won’t change that you might end up with ink leaking out of the printer if you don’t either replace or clean the ink wastepad.

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How to Reset Canon Pixma MP198

If your printer show E08 error it means that your ink absorber inside the printer is almost full. In order to solve this you need to clear or reset the counter protection of your printer. To do this, follow this steps.

First make sure that the power cable and usb cable are connected, before you perform the reset procedure. And download the resetter at the bottom of this post.

FIRST STEPS:  Entering Service Mode

You have to enter in service mode in order to used the resetter. To do that follow this procedure,

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

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

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

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

5. You will notice that the Alternate Blinking error is gone, this means that the printer is in Service Mode state.

SECOND STEPS: Using the Resetter

1. After you download the resetter, extract it and double click "PCMediks_ServiceTools.exe"

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

3. Load some papers in your printer and press the "Main" Button once, wait until the printing is done.

4. Then press "EEPROM Clear" button to clear EEPROM.

5. Then press EEPROM button and the printer will print some text.

6. Then power off the printer(sometimes you have to press twice the power button to turn off) and turn on again. and its done!

Warning: Getting rid of the error message won’t change that you might end up with ink leaking out of the printer if you don’t either replace or clean them.

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Canon iP3680 Resetter

If a lights blinks on the POWER and RESUME button alternately. It means that your ink absorber inside the printer is almost full. In order to solve this you need to clear or reset the counter protection of your printer. To do this, follow this steps.

First make sure that the power cable and usb cable are connected, before you perform the reset procedure. And download the resetter at the bottom of this post.

FIRST STEPS:  Entering Service Mode
You have to enter in service mode in order to used the resetter. To do that follow this procedure,

1. Turn off the printer without pulling the power cords.
2. Hold down RESUME button and press Power button.
3. Keep holding down Power button and let RESUME button go.
4. Then Press RESUME button twice then let BOTH buttons go.
5. You will notice that the Alternate Blinking error is gone, this means that the printer is in Service Mode state.

SECOND STEPS: Using the Resetter

1. After you download the resetter, extract it and double click "iP3680.exe"
2. Click Reload Button and you will get a new USB port.
3. Load some papers in your printer and press the "Main" Button once, wait until the printing is done.
4. Then press "EEPROM Clear" button to clear EEPROM.
5. Then press EEPROM button and the printer will print some text.
5. Then power off the printer(sometimes you have to press twice the power button to turn off) and turn on again. and its done!

Warning: Getting rid of the error message won’t change that you might end up with ink leaking out of the printer if you don’t either replace or clean them.

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Canon iP4680 Resetter

If a lights blinks on the POWER and RESUME button alternately. It means that your ink absorber inside the printer is almost full. In order to solve this you need to clear or reset the counter protection of your printer. To do this, follow this steps.

First make sure that the power cable and usb cable are connected, before you perform the reset procedure. And download the resetter at the bottom of this post.

FIRST STEPS:  Entering Service Mode
You have to enter in service mode in order to used the resetter. To do that follow this procedure,

1. Turn off the printer without pulling the power cords.
2. Hold down RESUME button and press Power button.
3. Keep holding down Power button and let RESUME button go.
4. Then Press RESUME button twice then let BOTH buttons go.
5. You will notice that the Alternate Blinking error is gone, this means that the printer is in Service Mode state.

SECOND STEPS: Using the Resetter

1. After you download the resetter, extract it and double click "iP4680.exe"
2. Click Reload Button and you will get a new USB port.
3. Load some papers in your printer and press the "Main" Button once, wait until the printing is done.
4. Then press "EEPROM Clear" button to clear EEPROM.
5. Then press EEPROM button and the printer will print some text.
5. Then power off the printer(sometimes you have to press twice the power button to turn off) and turn on again. and its done!

Warning: Getting rid of the error message won’t change that you might end up with ink leaking out of the printer if you don’t either replace or clean them.

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Canon MX338 Resetter

If you receive an error saying "Ink Absorber is Full". It means that your ink absorber inside your printer is almost full. In order to solve this you need to clear or reset the counter protection of your printer. To do this, follow this steps.

First make sure that the power cable and usb cable are connected, before you perform the reset procedure. And download the resetter at the bottom of this post.

FIRST STEPS:  Entering Service Mode
You have to enter in service mode in order to used the resetter. To do that follow this procedure,

1. Turn off the printer without pulling the power cords.
2. Hold down STOP/RESET button and press Power button.
3. Keep holding down Power button and let STOP/RESET button go.
4. Then Press STOP/RESET button twice then let BOTH buttons go.
5. You will notice that the Alternate Blinking error is gone, this means that the printer is in Service Mode state.

SECOND STEPS: Using the Resetter

1. After you download the resetter, extract it and double click "MX338.exe"
2. Click Reload Button and you will get a new USB port.
3. Load some papers in your printer and press the "Main" Button once, wait until the printing is done.
4. Then press "EEPROM Clear" button to clear EEPROM.
5. Then press EEPROM button and the printer will print some text.
5. Then power off the printer(sometimes you have to press twice the power button to turn off) and turn on again. and its done!

Warning: Getting rid of the error message won’t change that you might end up with ink leaking out of the printer if you don’t either replace or clean them.

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Canon MP245 Resetter

If you receive an error saying "Ink Absorber is Full". It means that your ink absorber inside your printer is almost full. In order to solve this you need to clear or reset the counter protection of your printer. To do this, follow this steps.

First make sure that the power cable and usb cable are connected, before you perform the reset procedure. And download the resetter at the bottom of this post.

FIRST STEPS:  Entering Service Mode
You have to enter in service mode in order to used the resetter. To do that follow this procedure,

1. Turn off the printer without pulling the power cords.
2. Hold down STOP/RESET button and press Power button.
3. Keep holding down Power button and let STOP/RESET button go.
4. Then Press STOP/RESET button twice then let BOTH buttons go.
5. You will notice that the Alternate Blinking error is gone, this means that the printer is in Service Mode state.

SECOND STEPS: Using the Resetter

1. After you download the resetter, extract it and double click "MP245.exe"
2. Click Reload Button and you will get a new USB port.
3. Load some papers in your printer and press the "Main" Button once, wait until the printing is done.
4. Then press "EEPROM Clear" button to clear EEPROM.
5. Then press EEPROM button and the printer will print some text.
5. Then power off the printer(sometimes you have to press twice the power button to turn off) and turn on again. and its done!

Warning: Getting rid of the error message won’t change that you might end up with ink leaking out of the printer if you don’t either replace or clean them.

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Canon MP276 resetter

If you receive an error saying "Ink Absorber is Full". It means that your ink absorber inside your printer is almost full. In order to solve this you need to clear or reset the counter protection of your printer. To do this, follow this steps.

First make sure that the power cable and usb cable are connected, before you perform the reset procedure. And download the resetter at the bottom of this post.

FIRST STEPS:  Entering Service Mode
You have to enter in service mode in order to used the resetter. To do that follow this procedure,

1. Turn off the printer without pulling the power cords.
2. Hold down STOP/RESET button and press Power button.
3. Keep holding down Power button and let STOP/RESET button go.
4. Then Press STOP/RESET button twice then let BOTH buttons go.
5. You will notice that the Alternate Blinking error is gone, this means that the printer is in Service Mode state.

SECOND STEPS: Using the Resetter

1. After you download the resetter, extract it and double click "MP276.exe"
2. Click Reload Button and you will get a new USB port.
3. Load some papers in your printer and press the "Main" Button once, wait until the printing is done.
4. Then press "EEPROM Clear" button to clear EEPROM.
5. Then press EEPROM button and the printer will print some text.
5. Then power off the printer(sometimes you have to press twice the power button to turn off) and turn on again. and its done!

Warning: Getting rid of the error message won’t change that you might end up with ink leaking out of the printer if you don’t either replace or clean them.

Please leave a comment. thank!

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Canon MP480 Resetter

If you receive an error saying "Ink Absorber is Full". It means that your ink absorber inside your printer is almost full. In order to solve this you need to clear or reset the counter protection of your printer. To do this, follow this steps.

First make sure that the power cable and usb cable are connected, before you perform the reset procedure. And download the resetter at the bottom of this post.

FIRST STEPS:  Entering Service Mode
You have to enter in service mode in order to used the resetter. To do that follow this procedure,

1. Turn off the printer without pulling the power cords.
2. Hold down STOP/RESET button and press Power button.
3. Keep holding down Power button and let STOP/RESET button go.
4. Then Press STOP/RESET button twice then let BOTH buttons go.
5. You will notice that the Alternate Blinking error is gone, this means that the printer is in Service Mode state.

SECOND STEPS: Using the Resetter

1. After you download the resetter, extract it and double click "MP480.exe"
2. Click Reload Button and you will get a new USB port.
3. Load some papers in your printer and press the "Main" Button once, wait until the printing is done.
4. Then press "EEPROM Clear" button to clear EEPROM.
5. Then press EEPROM button and the printer will print some text.
5. Then power off the printer(sometimes you have to press twice the power button to turn off) and turn on again. and its done!

Warning: Getting rid of the error message won’t change that you might end up with ink leaking out of the printer if you don’t either replace or clean them.

Please leave a comment. thank!

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How to Reset Canon MP258

If your printer show P07 error it means that your ink absorber inside the printer is almost full. In order to solve this you need to clear or reset the counter protection of your printer. To do this, follow this steps.

First make sure that the power cable and usb cable are connected, before you perform the reset procedure. And download the resetter at the bottom of this post.

FIRST STEPS:  Entering Service Mode
You have to enter in service mode in order to used the resetter. To do that follow this procedure,

1. Turn off the printer without pulling the power cords.
2. Hold down STOP/RESET button and press Power button.
3. Keep holding down Power button and let STOP/RESET button go.
4. Then Press STOP/RESET button twice then let BOTH buttons go.
5. You will notice that the Alternate Blinking error is gone, this means that the printer is in Service Mode state.

SECOND STEPS: Using the Resetter

1. After you download the resetter, extract it and double click "servicetool.exe"
2. Load some papers in your printer and press the "Main" Button once, wait until the printing is done.
3. Then press "EEPROM Clear" button to clear EEPROM.
4. Then press EEPROM button and the printer will print some text.
5. Then power off the printer(sometimes you have to press twice the power button to turn off) and turn on again. and its done!

Warning: Getting rid of the error message won’t change that you might end up with ink leaking out of the printer if you don’t either replace or clean them.

this is a new service tool
Please leave a comment or say thank!

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Canon Pixma iP2770 Resetter

Canon PIXMA iP2770 are classified into photo printers. This printer is very suitable for use at home. Results in getting the equivalent of lab quality photos. The speed  of this printer quickly spelled out that is about 7 ipm for mono and the 4.8 ipm for color and for 4R-sized photo takes 55 seconds. Resolution of Canon PIXMA iP2770 printer at 4800 x 1200dpi (max). Still uses USB 2.0 connectivity and the type cartridge using PG-810, CL-811 (PG-810XL, CL811XL Optional). For this printer weight of 3.4 kg with dimensions of 445 X 250 X 130mm.

If a lights blink on the POWER and RESUME button alternately and it will show an error 5B00. It means that your ink absorber inside the printer is almost full. In order to solve this you need to clear or reset the counter protection of your printer. To do this, follow this steps.

First make sure that the power cable and usb cable are connected, before you perform the reset procedure. And download the resetter at the bottom of this post.

FIRST STEPS:  Entering Service Mode
You have to enter in service mode in order to used the resetter. To do that follow this procedure,

1. Turn off the printer without pulling the power cords.
2. Hold down Resume button and press Power button.
3. Keep holding down Power button and let Resume button go.
4. Then Press Resume button 5 times then let BOTH buttons go.
5. You will notice that the Alternate Blinking error is gone, this means that the printer is in Service Mode state.

SECOND STEPS: Using the Resetter

1. After you download the resetter, extract it and double click "iP2770.exe"
2. Click Reload Button and you will get a new USB port.
3. Load some papers in your printer and press the "Main" Button, wait until it shows "error 001" then press OK.
4. Then press "EEPROM" button and the printer will print some text, after that click OK
5. Then power off the printer(sometimes you have to press twice the power button to turn off) and turn on again. and its done!
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Warning: Getting rid of the error message won’t change that you might end up with ink leaking out of the printer if you don’t either replace or clean the ink wastepad.

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How to reset Canon MP450 printer

If you encounter a problem or an error like "Ink absorber is full" or "Error Code 5B00". Its mean that the Printer Counter Protection is Full and it required a reset and Ink wastepad replacement, if you want your printer to work again. There are two ways to reset the Canon MP450 all in one printer one is by using a Software tool and the other is manually resetting the EEPROM of the printer. Below is the step by step procedure on how to reset your printer.


Method One: Using Mptool Software to reset Canon MP450 Printer

1. Turn of printer then run mptool software this software automatically detect the printer.
2. Click reset main and reset platen button in the waste ink counter section.
3. If you want to reset the cartridge ink level, click reset black and reset color in the ink counter section.

Method Two: Reset manual Canon Pixma MP450 Printers

1. Turn off the Printers.
2. Press and Hold the button Resume/Cancel then press POWER button.
3. Release the Resume/Cancel button while keeping POWER button on press.
4. Press Resume/Cancel 2 times and then release all the buttons.
5. When the indicator recorded GREEN - click Resume/Cancel 4 times!
6. Turn off the Canon Pixma MP450 Printers. 

Warning: Getting rid of the error message won’t change that you might end up with ink leaking out of the printer if you don’t either replace or clean the ink wastepad.

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How to Reset Canon ip1980 and IP1880

When you try to print and a pop-up message appear saying that "The ink absorber is full" it means that the ink absorber or wastepad inside your printer is almost full. In order to solve this you need a technical knowledge on how to disassemble the printer and software resetter.


FIRST STEPS:  Entering Service Mode

First you have to enter in service mode state in order to used the resetter. To do that follow this procedure,
1. Unplug the power cable of the printer.
2. Press and hold down the power button with your index finger and then plug-in the power cable.
3. While holding down the power button, press the reset/resume button twice and release the power button
4. You will notice that the Alternate Blinking error is gone, this means that the printer is in Service Mode state.
5. Download Canon IP1980 Resetter Here
    Download Canon IP1880 Resetter Here


SECOND STEPS: Using the Software

1. After you download the resetter, extract it and double click "GeneralTool"
2. Select or Check the EEPROM CLEAR then click the MAIN button, you will notice that the power button light will blink. It means that the it clear the waste ink counter.

3. Unplug the power cable to turn off the printer
4. Then plug-in again the power cable. then turn ON the printer. And its DONE!

Warning: Getting rid of the error message won’t change that you might end up with ink leaking out of the printer if you don’t either replace or clean them. 

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How to Disable the ink level monitor for Canon Printer

If you encounter a blinking amber light on your canon printer after refilling the cartridge 

all you have to do is this.

For IP Series Printers: Holding the paper feed button down for 5-8 seconds, it will allow you to override the counter. The cartridge will print , however, the ink level display may not show.

For MP Series Printers: Holding the STOP/RESET button down for 5-8 seconds, it will allow you to override the counter. The cartridge will print , however, the ink level display may not show.

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