20 Most Recent Canon PIXMA MP160 All-In-One InkJet Printer - Page 9 Questions & Answers

yes, printer wont print and see screen message

Use this method below with your own risk!!

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
E40 20 Other hardware error
E42 22 Scanner error

Use MPTOOL to reset waste ink absober full on pixma mp160.
Download your Mptool first http://www.ziddu.com/download/8524406/MPTool.rar.html

Download manual guide how to use Mptool on pixma mp160.
http://www.ziddu.com/download/8525856/mp160manualguide.pdf.html

Hope this can help......

5100 seems to be a Carriage Home Position Error. Clean the plastic strip that runs the length of the carriage, it may be contaminated. Then load the tray with the blank papers.

Then reset the Printer: Following are the steps:

1. Turn off printer
2. Hold down Resume button and press Power button.
3. Keep holding down Power button and let Resume button go.
4. Press Resume button 2 times then let BOTH buttons go.
5. Green lights will flash and then stop blinking.
6. When green lights are solid, press the Resume button 4 times.
7. Press the Power button and the printer should turn off, if not,
press the Power button once more.
8. Your printer should respond as normal.

This should work. If not, install the Driver and Software from the Installation CD provided with the Printer.

You can also download the Driver from the following link:

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=116&modelid=13368#DownloadDetailAct

Select the Operating System installed to download the compatible Driver.

E2-2 = No paper (ASF) and E22 = Carriage error
steps from canon website 1. Allow print head to cool down
2. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable to ensure a secure connection
3. Press ON/OFF switch to reset the multifunction device
4. Reseat ink cartridge (MP160 / MP180 / MP460)
5. The MP160 may require repair if you need further assistance please let me know, Thanks midwest-tek

This means that the counter related to the amount of ink these pads absorb during print head cleaning cycles and from edge to edge printing is nearly at the programmed limit. You can still print by pressing the Start button.

However, you can expect the printer to stop working soon. You can clean out the waste ink pads yourself. This is a bit messy so have plenty of newspaper around. Disassemble the printer from the top. The pads (rubber of some type) are below the cartridge carrier on the side. Pull them out and blot most of the ink off them. Then run under water until the water comes out clear. Allow to dry (you can speed up the drying process with a hair dryer).

Finally reset the waste ink counter in the service mode:
With the printer off but connected to power, Press and hold Set/Reset and then press the Power button. When the power light is lit, continue to hold the Power button and press Set/Reset twice. The light should be green.

Now press Set/Reset 4 times (the light will switch between orange and green at each press). Turn off the printer. The counter should be reset.

Do not reset the counter without cleaning or replacing the pads. You will get ink spreading all over the printer. Additionally, the waste ink counter is set to a value that should be reached near the printer's end of life with normal usage. Other parts may fail soon.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

Error E2 displayed on the LCD, and from the PC the error code displayed is 5100, to resolve this probelm, remove carefully the timing **** strip film and clean it properly, be carefull and clean softly, lubricate the main axis of the carriage unit, click the link below you will see the photo of the timimg **** strip film:
http://printerservicecentre.tarad.com/product_96889.98133_en

mp140/145 e3 error paper jam but no paper ,in my experience ,nag karoon nga ng paper jam at wala na ang papel pero still E3 pa rin !!!!!! ----na dis align yung sensor padel na tuwing tatamaan ng papel na syang swits on/off (example) sa pag pasok at labas ng papel

Hi

Canon MP198 Printer Error E3 is becaused something inside of the printer that makes paper sensor not function properly. To fix this error E3 you must open inside of the printer to remove the things.

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E42 means there is a scanner error. Canon website suggests you turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord from the power source. Wait approximately ten minutes, plug the power cord back in and power on the machine.

If the error is not resolved, a machine service error may have occurred. Please contact your local Service Center.

Hi there maximum time we found it is a the head problem. The print head is what the cartridges sit in inside of the printer. For resolve the problem please follow these.

Open the printer and wait for the carriage to slide over. Some how if its not come then Unplug the printer & Manually slide the carriage. Now Remove the ink cartridges from the print head & Use wet warm cotton swab or use alcohol to thoroughly clean the print head. Repeat this until there is no ink residue coming off on the cotton swab. After finished it make the head dry then fix it back. Now Try to print something now
If that does not work then follow the next step.

Remove the printer data cable & restart the PC & printer. Then fit back the data cable & turn on the printer. Hope that's start working , if no luck then Uninstall the printer driver & restart the PC & Printer both again. Now install the driver of the printer and connect it with PC ,Turn on printer & go for a test print from the printer preference. Thanks & waiting for your reply.

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Actually you are facing E3 error, E3 error is mostly because of paper jam. their may be small bit paper jam in side
There are some "micro-sensors" that detect a paper jam. There will be tiny piece of paper, or a lump of dust, inside those sensors, thus "tripping" the sensor and saying you paper jam.

To solve it
Open printer cover and check to make sure no paper or foreign objects obstructing the printer feeder
If you become sure that now really there is no paper, dust or foreign objects then
Turn the printer off, and disconnect the AC power-cable. Open the printer cover & now give the printer a "blow-job" by compressed air.
If still problem exist then best & final option is to just contact to any Canon service provider.

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Scanner light should come on at power up. Found ribbon cable connecting scanner unit to base had come unplugged from socket on circuit board. The ribbon cable is one of three found near back hinge of scanner and is hidden underneath the other two. It should drape over the edge of circuit board and then plug into small recepticle on inner side of board. I plugged it in and printer works again. Hope this helps.

Is it a refill or compatible cartridge? If so then the printer will not read full ink levels only with genuine Canon ink.

The printer will work with refills/compatibles but you need to press the reset button (this should be a small round button which has a red triangle in a circle on it) hold it down for a fair few seconds and that will get the printer working. You just ignore the message of low ink.

If they are genuine inks then it may be the connectors need a gentle wipe with cartridge flush as there may be something on them that's not allowing them to make the correct connection with the printer.

If they still won't work you need to take them back to where you bought them and ask for replacements as the ones you were given are faulty. I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/joe_8b8c2cd6ce148309

this error does not exist, perhaps "E22" means "Carriage error" or "E25" means "ASF(cam) sensor error"

Hi,

Follow the steps below to fix the problem.

1. Turn off the printer (power cable is plugged), press and hold the STOP / RESET then press the ON / OFF

2. Hold the ON / OFF, press the STOP / RESET 2x


3. Release both buttons, wait a minute, and the printer will enter SERVICE MODE


4. The printer will be charging


5. After the printer has finished charging, press the STOP / RESET 4x. (Waste ink counter reset)


6. Each time the STOP / RESET button, light ON / OFF will turn green and orange colors


7. After that Turn the printer off by pressing the ON / OFF (3 times for printers die total) and unplug the POWER


8. Turn the printer back.


Regards,
Ron




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Hi,

Follow the steps below.


1.With the printer powered off but connected to a power source, press the Power
button while pressing and holding the Stop/ Reset button.

2.When the Power is lit, press the Stop/Reset button two times while pressing and
holding the Power button.

3.When releasing the Power button and the Stop / Reset button (regardless of order),
the printer will move into a service mode. (Waiting for menu selection)

4.When the on/off lights in green, press the Stop/Reset button the specified number
of time(s) according to the function listed in the table below.
(Each time the Stop/Reset button is pressed, the LED lights alternately in orange
and green, starting with orange.)

note: press 4 times for waste ink counter reset.
The number of the Reset button pressing LED Function Remarks
0 time Green Power off
1 time Orange Service pattern print (auto teste)
2 times Green EEPROM print (dados da EEPROM)
3 times Orange EEPROM reset (EEPROM reset)
4 times Green Waste ink counter reset (Absorvente reset)

5.Turn off the printer.( it must be turn off) then turn it on again

Good Luck !!!!!!

( In short )

In service mode.
Put Stop/reset 4 times orange => reset waste ink.
Put stop/reset 8 times orange => set level ink.

Regards,
Ron


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You have 2 options depends on the local prices..
1. Get the manuals and drivers from the below link

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/printers_multifunction/pixma_mp_series/pixma_mp160

you needs to buy 1. Power Cord 2. data cord (computer usb to printer port)

2. As you said just sell it.

my advice is better to buy powercord and data cord and use it IF catridges are in workin condition...

1/ Turn off the canon printer
2/ Hold down the Stop/Reset button
3/ Not releasing the Stop/Reset button, hold down the Power button, now release the Stop/Reset button
4/ Not releasing the Power button, double click Stop/Reset button and release both the Power & Stop/Reset button - doesn't matter in which order
5/ Click Stop/Reset button four times
6/ Click the Power button to confirm the selected action (reset counter absorber)

Hi

This is a purge unit error hence you need to check and make sure the purge unit is working fine. If not you need to clean it.

THE PURGE UNIT IS THE ONE ON THE RIGHT SIDE WHERE THE CARTREIDGE RESTS WHEN YOU TURN OFF THE PRINTER.

And at the same keep the below mentioned error list for your future use.

CANON MP140, MP145, MP150, MP160 ERROR CODES RESET ERROR CODES CANON MP140, MP145, MP150, MP160

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
E40 20 = Other hardware error
E42 22 = Scanner error

After the refill it indicate your ink level is low.... Don worry about that its nature... it doesn't happen any thing... All the canon printer indicate like that... thanks

The ink cartridges are
not installed,
or a non-supported ink
cartridge is
installed,
or the ink cartridges are
not installed
properly,


Check if supported ink
tank(s) is installed, and
re-install them properly,
and then close the
scanning unit.
.