Top 20 Canon Pixma MG5220 InkJet Printer Questions & Answers

it's a cartridge fault, you have to replace the cartridges, then carry out a nozzel clean.

VH monitor error mainboard or printhead error only replace can fix problem

If after all you do, reinstall drivers, clean, etc. unit still does not print, then your problem may lie with the print head which on Canon printers is NOT part of the cartridge. If cartridges have been filled that may be causing the issue and there could be a work around for it posted on Google. Printer outfits do not want you to get your own ink.

Hi Michael, Can you check the printer properties whether it shows up the new ink level ? I would like to have more info to help you further Thanks Seb

Have you tried holding the power button down for about 5 secs?Has it been operating ok before?

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Unplug and shut off all devices, restart and see if connection is made. Was the driver disc installed in laptop for this printer? Might have to create a new wifi network if communications are not being made.

WILL THE PAPER FEED AND NOT PRINT? HAVE YOU GONE TO PRINTER SERVICES AND TRIED TO PRINT TEST PAGE? ARE YOU SETUP TO SHOW BACK TRAY IS SELECTED AS PAPER SOURCE?

This video shows how to change the cartridges in a Canon MG5220. Canon MG5250 Changing the cartridges

Go to the canon website and download the proper driver. You must also download the wireless connection software. If you google "Canon Pixma MG220", the first item will be the link you need. You also download the manual. Good Luck

What is the error message?

cycle the printer power, if it is WIFI, be sure the WIFI is active and on. remove and reload the printer if nothing else works.

open the front cover, wait till cartridge stop and then push down the cartridge.

No. Aftermarket ink should cause no actual problems with your printer. The printer may not sense that the ink cartridge is full, but that's a minor thing to put up with considering the ink savings. Also, aftermarket ink DOES NOT void factory warrenties.

Bad news - either the main-board is toast or the gear train has got out of sync. A good service tech might be able to fix it, but it is unlikely to be salvageable. It is also possible that the print-head has cooked, but they are usually more expensive the just replacing the machine.

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Are you plugging directly into the wall or a power strip? Can you plug something else into that exact port to verify that it's still getting power at that spot? If it is I would still attempt to plug it into another port to see if that helps. I know it sounds silly but this is the simplest place to start. Do you have a voltmeter? I would check the output of the power supply itself to make sure the correct amps and voltage are still coming out of it.

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The is covered completely in the Owners Manual. I suggest you download the manual from the Canon support website to have as a reference in the future.Steps:1. Open the front paper tray door.2. Lift the entire top of the printer until it is as high as it will go and locks the brace in place. The ink cartridge carriage will move to the center of the printer. The cartridge needing changing will have a light blinking to indicate it.3. Push in the back tab on the cartridge and lift it out.4. Remove the new cartridge (be sure it\'s the right color) from the packaging, remove the plastic clip that protects the ink feed aperature.5. Push the cartridge into the slit in the carriage and press down on the end closest to you to lock the tab in place.6. Lift up on the printer top and push the bottom of the brace away from you to unlock it and then lower the lid. 7. the printer will then go through several cycles to realign the cartridges and verify the new one is feeding properly.8. If more than one cartridge goes dry at the same time, repeat steps 3-5 for all cartridges before lowering the lid.Good luck!