20 Most Recent Canon Pixma MP500 All-In-One InkJet Printer - Page 3 Questions & Answers

If you don't have a bad switch, you might not be pushing the paper in all the way. If you're loading 8.5x11", the edge of the paper should be sticking out only about .25" from the tray. Be sure the paper guides are snug against both sides of the paper, too; if the paper is off-center it might be missing the switch.

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I got it to work by removing printer from the print/fax menu adn then adding it again.In Case You Still face Problem and Need Online Assistance Then Please Follow Us For On : Epson Printer Support Canon Printer Support

Best answer by Clive. You may also try these tips.How to fix Error 5100 in Canon Printers

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Set up the parameters you want A4 Paper orientation etc then go to profiles in printing prefences and ADD to profile.. delete any others that preced this set of parameters


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I had the u043 problem on the blue cartridge on my mp830.

I was using non-original replacement inks but re-using the chips from the originals - replacing the blue cartridge would cause it randomly work but i then noticed the chip holder was not centred so I realigned it and hey presto! the problem was solved first time.

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You did not specify what, if anything, happened before it stopped working but, from the sound of things, a voltage spike may have tripped an internal breaker. Try unplugging it from the wall for an hour or so - it is important that the machine receive NO power at all - to let the breaker reset, then plug it in and try again. As for opening it up, I don't know; mine is a Pixma MG3500.

check and make sure the inks are in the correct slots

Due to the fact that no error messages appear and the print job reaches the printer, I believe that the formatter board is faulty. If this is the case ( and it is 90% of the time ) the most economical thing to do is purchase another printer.