Canon PIXMA MP530 All-In-One InkJet Printer - Page 2 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

The dreaded U052 error means that the 'chip' fitted to the Cartridge is not responding .. Canon (like all printer mfgs) makes all it's profit from selling Ink .. so they fit these chips to try to prevent you refilling or using a 'compatible' replacement cartridge

You have to move the chip from the Canon cartridge to the 'compatible' and (it seems) the chips are particularly sensitive to static / damage .. many people end up blowing the chips during the swap over .. or even when fitting the original genuine cartridges to a brand new unit for the first time ...

If the unit is brand new, take it back and demand a replacement ... if you have just swapped over the chip onto a compatible cartridge, you can try buying a genuine Canon cartridge (which will have a new chip) = hopefully that will do the trick

Remove all ink tanks (printer is on), remove printer ink cartridge carrier head. clean head with alcohol wipes thoroughly, not contacts. Push in gently print cartridge pistons on cartridge carrier. Reseat print cartridge and ink tanks, replace any very low ink one's. turn off printer, unplug electrical, remove usb on printer and computer. plug all back in, turn on. Alarm and message should disappear. Clean and realign with software.

AUDIBLE TONES Selects the volume. KEYPAD VOLUME Selects the beep volume when pressing the buttons on the Operation Panel. ALARM VOLUME Selects the alarm volume. PWR SAVE SETTING Specifies the time to switch the machine to the Power Saver mode. COUNTRY SELECT Selects the country where you are using your machine. This setting is not available in some countries and regions. LANGUAGE SETTING Selects the language for LCD messages. RESTORE DEFAULT You can change the settings back to the settings on your purchase (some data may not be reset depending on your usage condition). Was on page 98 of this manual in link. Canon MP530 User Manual Others Restore Default

Try uninstalling and reinstalling printer software from Canon website. Pick OS version and download.

your printer head or nozel needs to be cleaned and the should be in your printer setup options

Hello, CHECK CARTRIDGE U052 Re-set the print head. If the error is not cleared, the print head may be defective. Replace the print head.

http://www.fixya.com/support/t383287-canon_mp530_u052_error be sure to purchase the correct replacement part

I know this sounds rather patronising but are you sure you have removed the tape on the black in cartridge before you fitted a new one. You would be amazed how many people forget to do it.

Canon ink cartilages have a code and have to be reset when refilling. If this has not been done they will not work. If they are cannon brand and not refills, take them back where you bought them.

The error code you are showing does not relate to this model. There are no 8 digit error codes for the MP530. However all is not lost. Look at the orange alarm and green copy buttons. They will be flashing in a sequence , ie orange may flash twice then green once and so on, then they will stop and the cycle recommence. Make a note of them and repost. I will try and help more.

According to the following link, it pertains to the carriage lift mechanism. Perhaps something has gotten jammed or its not seated properly. Canon iP4200 PIXMA Photo Printer Service Manual Page 13

uninstall the driver from add remove programs disconnect usb cable if u have the software install it or else download from canon website and intall it scanner problem should get solved now

if you donot have manual then reset it to factory setting then after set your nunmer. setting

I own this printer and after looking all over the internet for solutions and trying all of them I finally, as a last ditch attempt replaced all the ink cartridges. I also wiped down the inside of the printer carriage (making a point to wipe both where the ink comes out and where the metal contacts are) and voila.

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Are you using Canon OEM ink? Compatible inks will appear darker or lighter than you expect...

Print head is dirty or damaged try cleaning

The dreaded U052 error means that the 'chip' fitted to the Cartridge is not responding .. Canon (like all printer mfgs) makes all it's profit from selling Ink .. so they fit these chips to try to prevent you refilling or using a 'compatible' replacement cartridge

You have to move the chip from the Canon cartridge to the 'compatible' and (it seems) the chips are particularly sensitive to static / damage .. many people end up blowing the chips during the swap over .. or even when fitting the original genuine cartridges to a brand new unit for the first time ...

If the unit is brand new, take it back and demand a replacement ... if you have just swapped over the chip onto a compatible cartridge, you can try buying a genuine Canon cartridge (which will have a new chip) = hopefully that will do the trick

NB. I have seen some suggestions that canon's have a 'Service Mode' that allows you to disable the cartridge chip checking and allow you to print no matter what .. however I've never found any details ... perhaps some-one else has the details ??