MP210 am unable to install ink cartridges properly

Install the ink cartridge properly. If the error is not cleared, the ink cartridge may be defective. Replace the ink cartridge.

Solution: Replace ink cartridge(s) MP210

Replacing An Ink Cartridge Use the following procedure to replace empty ink cartridges or when an ink cartridge error appears.

1. After confirming that the printer is powered on, open the scanning unit (printer cover). The ink cartridge holder moves to the replacement position.
   
   Note: After confirming that the scanning unit support is fixed into position, release your hands.
   
   
   
   *MP470 shown
   
   
2. Press down on the semi-circular tab (circled area in , above) to release the cartridge and then remove it.
   
   
   Note: Handle the ink cartridges carefully to avoid staining clothes and surrounding work area.
   
   
   
   
   *Optional cartridges PG-40 and CL-41 shown in examples
   
   
3. Remove and replace each cartridge individually. Or, remove the second cartridge after the first has been removed.
   
   
4. Take out a new cartridge from its casing and gently remove the orange protective tape in the direction of the arrow.
   
   
   
   
   Note: - Do not attempt to reattach the protective tape once you have removed it.
   - Do not touch the gold electrical contacts or the print head nozzles after removing the protective tape.
   
   
   
   
5. Insert the ink cartridge into the ink cartridge holder.- Black: the left slot- Color: the right slot*
   
   *One black cartridge and one color cartridge must be installed in the machine in order for the printer to operate. It does not matter if the capacities (Standard or High) do not match.
   
   
6. Push up on the front of the cartridge until it locks into place. (A click sound will be heard when the cartridge is locked in place.)
   
   
   
   
7. Confirm that the ink cartridges are installed properly.
   
   
   
   
   The ink cartridge is not installed properly.
   
   The ink cartridge is installed properly.
   
   
8. Fold the scanning unit support and close the scanning unit (printer cover).
   
   
9. Wait until the preparatory operation is complete; it takes about one to two minutes.

E16 means that the Ink Level is unknown, if you refilled it somewhere it would cause this error to come up. The only way to make this go away is to disable the Ink Level Detection by holding Stop/Reset for button for about 9 seconds. It should now work properly but it will be unable to tell you the remaining ink level. The only way to get it to tell you this information would be to replace the ink cartridges.

You have to install the ink cartridges all the wy into the appropriate slot.
The black cartridge install into the left slot ( B )
Color cartridge into the right slot ( C)
Push up on the ink cartridge until it clicks into place.
The cartridges are install at a slight angle, when it up against the slot,
push up on the cartridge.

Issue: ERROR LED: E, 1, 6
Solution: Press and hold Stop/Reset button for at least five seconds

Clearing the Ink Error If you want to continue printing in this condition, press and hold the <Stop/Reset> button on the printer for at least five seconds, and then release it. Replace the ink cartridge and close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover).

If printing is in progress and you want to continue printing, press the Stop/Reset button for at least 5 seconds with the ink cartridge installed. Then printing can continue under the ink out condition.

The function for detecting the remaining ink level will be disabled.

Replace the empty ink cartridge immediately after the printing. The resulting print quality is not satisfactory, if printing is continued under the ink out condition.

Issue: ERROR LED: E, 1, 6
Solution: Replace ink cartridge(s) MP210


Replacing An Ink Cartridge Use the following procedure to replace empty ink cartridges or when an ink cartridge error appears.

1. After confirming that the printer is powered on, open the scanning unit (printer cover). The ink cartridge holder moves to the replacement position.
   
   Note: After confirming that the scanning unit support is fixed into position, release your hands.
   
   
   
   *MP470 shown
   
   
2. Press down on the semi-circular tab (circled area in <1>, above) to release the cartridge and then remove it.
   
   
   Note: Handle the ink cartridges carefully to avoid staining clothes and surrounding work area.
   
   
   
   
   *Optional cartridges PG-40 and CL-41 shown in examples
   
   
3. Remove and replace each cartridge individually. Or, remove the second cartridge after the first has been removed.
   
   
4. Take out a new cartridge from its casing and gently remove the orange protective tape in the direction of the arrow.
   
   
   
   
   Note: - Do not attempt to reattach the protective tape once you have removed it.
   - Do not touch the gold electrical contacts or the print head nozzles after removing the protective tape.
   
   
   
   
5. Insert the ink cartridge into the ink cartridge holder.- Black: the left slot- Color: the right slot*
   
   *One black cartridge and one color cartridge must be installed in the machine in order for the printer to operate. It does not matter if the capacities (Standard or High) do not match.
   
   
6. Push up on the front of the cartridge until it locks into place. (A click sound will be heard when the cartridge is locked in place.)
   
   
   
   
7. Confirm that the ink cartridges are installed properly.
   
   
   
   
   <1> The ink cartridge is not installed properly.
   
   <2> The ink cartridge is installed properly.
   
   
8. Fold the scanning unit support and close the scanning unit (printer cover).
   
   
9. Wait until the preparatory operation is complete; it takes about one to two minutes.

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E5 - The ink cartridges are not installed or a non-supported ink cartridge is installed , or the ink cartridges are not installed properly..

In certain models of Canon Pixma printers such as the Canon MP160 and Canon MP150, you may receive an E5 error when trying to print. In this state, you will not be able to use any of the functions of your printer. The error itself is an ink cartridge error. It may be that you are using generic or off-brand ink cartridges in your Canon Pixma printer. Canon Pixma printers do not work with other brands of print cartridges; invest in Canon brand ink cartridges and this should take care of your problem.

E, 5 is a code that definitely indicates something wrong with the ink cartridges. Either improperly installed, not seated properly or wrong cartridge (not supported). One black and one color cartridge must be installed for the printer to function.

Use the following procedure to replace empty ink cartridges or when an ink cartridge error appears.

1. After confirming that the printer is powered on, open the scanning unit (printer cover). The ink cartridge holder moves to the replacement position.
   
   Note: After confirming that the scanning unit support is fixed into position, release your hands.
   
   
   
   *MP470 shown
   
   
2. Press down on the semi-circular tab (circled area in <1>, above) to release the cartridge and then remove it.
   
   
   Note: Handle the ink cartridges carefully to avoid staining clothes and surrounding work area.
   
   
   
   
   *Optional cartridges PG-40 and CL-41 shown in examples
   
   
3. Remove and replace each cartridge individually. Or, remove the second cartridge after the first has been removed.
   
   
4. Take out a new cartridge from its casing and gently remove the orange protective tape in the direction of the arrow.
   
   
   
   
   Note: - Do not attempt to reattach the protective tape once you have removed it.
   - Do not touch the gold electrical contacts or the print head nozzles after removing the protective tape.
   
   
   
   
5. Insert the ink cartridge into the ink cartridge holder.- Black: the left slot- Color: the right slot*
   
   *One black cartridge and one color cartridge must be installed in the machine in order for the printer to operate. It does not matter if the capacities (Standard or High) do not match.
   
   
6. Push up on the front of the cartridge until it locks into place. (A click sound will be heard when the cartridge is locked in place.)
   
   
   
   
7. Confirm that the ink cartridges are installed properly.
   
   
   
   
   <1> The ink cartridge is not installed properly.
   
   <2> The ink cartridge is installed properly.
   
   
8. Fold the scanning unit support and close the scanning unit (printer cover).
   
   
9. Wait until the preparatory operation is complete; it takes about one to two minutes.

Go to this link. In the search window in the center of the screen, type "error e 1 5" and click on the Search button. Select the appropriate error message, then select the answer that says "reseat ink cartridge". You may not have locked the cartridges into place by lifting up until they click.

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