Error 5c00 cannon pixma mp520. Paper jammed then error message came up 5c00. Has got new ink in

That's a jammed purge unit issue (search for 5C00 or purge in that link.) That is, the degunker got gunky!

"purge sensor error which means that something is jammed or broken in the purge unit. Most of the time all it is are the wiper blades that clean the bottom of the printhead get stuck in the extended forward position. Gently press on them and see it they will release. Press down on the two ink pads and they should move down at least 1/4" with very little force.

Other than this, you may have to take the printer apart and examine the purge gear very close. It could also be just a jammed piece of paper. I have had people find all kind of things dropped in there, such as paper clips, staples, cigarette butts, etc."
--trigger1937

Probably not. It is likely that the gear train has dropped out of sequence, and that is extremely difficult to reset.

Error 5c00 is classified as a purge unit error. The purge unit is a device in the printer that refreshes and cleans the ink cartridges. This error message occurs when the printer's purge unit is not able to complete its cycle fully.

Several issues can prevent the purge unit from cycling completely. Paper or debris may be caught in the purge unit or it may have become stuck out of place.

How to fix it:
1) Turn the printer on and open the cover.
2) When the carriage has moved to the center of the printer, disconnect the power by removing the power plug from the back.
3) You should now be able to slide the carriage gently to the left, which will give you access to the purge unit located on the right side of the printer.
4) Inspect the unit for any jammed debris or stuck pieces. Using a paper towel, gently move any jammed pieces back into place.

paper path jam.
Solution 1:
Move the printhead carriage back and forth a few times.
Solution 2:
Check the purge unit: Moving the print head assembly will not clear a purge unit if its jammed with paper, paper clips, push pins, screws, cookie crisp, flower bud pods or the like.

Solution 3:
Press the ink pads down in the purge unit.

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Error 5C00 is Purge Cam Sensor error.First, make sure there is no paper jam anywhere in the machine.. look inside, rear, where the paper tray (output) is, etc to see if you find any shreds or torn paper that may have gotten stuck and you didn't see.Look carefully in the zone of Purge unit, using flashlight in the right side on printer.If this not help your printer need repairing.

1. Press ON/OFF switch to reset the multifunction device 2. Removing paper jams MX700 3. The MX700 may require repair

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ok so its strange that u would need help with a $30 printer but that being said try below


It's a purge unit(QM2-2024). Either tiny jammed piece of paper, or the gear is out. New part is going to be at least 50 bucks, then labor. Canon iP90 Service Error Message 5C00

I had this problem with the ink carriage jammed at the left hand side of the printer. I operated the lever in a hole on the top left hand side and eased the carriage along to the middle and pushed it back onto it's runners. All OK now.

4 times is usually Automatic print head alignment
Set a sheet of plain paper (A4 or letter) in the ASF.and adjust.

make sure you put it in right