It is related to a badly installed or empty print cartridge:
http://www.canon.co.uk/support/consumer_products/product_ranges/printers/pixma/error_codes/#1600
1600 - Orange light blinking 4 times
Description:
The ink cartridge has run out.
Resolution:
- Lift the printer cover up.
- Identify the ink cartridge that has run out (the ink cartridge flashes quickly at around 1-second intervals).
- Replace the applicable ink cartridge and close the cover.
- Press the [Resume/Cancel] button on the device to continue printing.
If the above solution has not resolved your error, please contact your nearest Canon authorised service facility using the link at the top of the page.
1660 - Orange light blinking 4 times
Description:
The ink cartridge has not been installed correctly.
Resolution:
- Lift the printer cover up.
- Check that the red lights on the ink cartridges are all turned on.
- If no red light is activated on a particular cartridge, check that the cartridge is securely positioned and adjust if necessary.
- Also make sure that the orange protective cap has been removed from the bottom of the ink cartridge.
- Press the [Resume/Cancel] button on the device to continue printing.
If the above solution has not resolved your error, please contact your nearest Canon authorised service facility using the link at the top of the page.
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