How to fix problem E16 in my printer canon mp160

Hi there-
Below are a list of the error codes for this model.
E16-E19 = Failed to scan head alignment sheet.

You can find this information at http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/home

CANON MP140, MP145, MP150, MP160 RESET ERROR CODES
[Info140] 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

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

Is there a camera or smart card connected to the printer? This error usually has to do with an unsupport camera or card being connected.

E16 -E19 = Failed to scan head alignment sheet
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Resetting Printer Canon MP140, MP160, MP180, MP210, MP220, MP460, MP470, MP500, MP510, MP530, MP600, MP610, MP800, MP820, MP810, MP830, MP960, MP970 procedure:

• Turn off the canon printer
• Hold the Resume Button (red circle in the triangle), add a printer (click “Power”) an indicator light green.
• Hold the Power Button, release the Resume Button.
• Not releasing the Power Button, double click “Resume” and release Both Buttons.
• Click “Resume” for Four times
• Once you click “Power”, to confirm the selected action (reset counter absorber). To disable the printer “Power” button to click again.

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Hi Follow the below steps .

E16 -E19 Failed to scan head alignment sheet
Secondly, to run the software your printer has to be in service mode. Do that by
- unplug cable
- press and hold "power" button
- plug cable
- press "resume" and release
- release the "power" button
At this stage, your computer will detect a new hardware

Run the software.

Fiend your solution direct from Canon. Here is your solution...



http://www.canon.com/printer/prob676ijt65/solution

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While pressing reset, press and hold power.
Release reset.
Press reset 2 times.
Release power.
Press reset 4 times
Press power 2 times for shutting down MP210
Power up MP and test...
If E13, E3, E16, E6 ocured, press and hold reset for 5-10 sec
Enjoy (Flores - Romania)

try this PRESS STOP BUTTON FOR 5 SEC CAN FIX THIS PROBLEM

after that will adicated light alarm blinking them you can print if can't try turn off printer and turn on again.

press stop reset button for few seconds and you can use your black cartridge for printing,but do remember to put use black only setting in ur printer cartridge settings.