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Error code U052; keeps saying incorrect printhead installed - the printhead has never been changed

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Per Canon's website, and this just worked for my mp620:
Turn the printer on.
Open the cover.
Remove the ink cartridges.
Remove the printhead.
Re-install the above (this resets the printhead).
Close the cover.
Printer should initialize and go to home menu screen.

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There's a defect in the printer. See

Canon USA Inc Consumer Class Action and
http://www.federmanlaw.com/Websites/federmanlaw/images/QUESTIONNAIRE.pdf

"...at least 16 different Canon printer models have been identified that display an error message of "U052: Wrong Printhead Error," after limited use. This error indicates that the printer does not recognize the printhead, or that the printhead itself is faulty, but disables all functions of the printer, including scanning and facsimile capabilities, rendering the printer unsuitable for its intended purpose and use."

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U052 error - The type of print head is incorrect. I have not changed the print head from new, and have done all that was suggested in the on screen help list. It would appear that I have to replace the...

u Can Follow this step :
http://support-sg.canon-asia.com/contents/SG/EN/8200986100.html

if that reference can't solved, in other reference i found this statment

http://www.canon.co.uk/Support/Consumer_Products/products/Fax__Multifunctionals/InkJet/PIXMA_MP_series/MP620.aspx?faqtcmuri=tcm:14-610963&page=5&type=faq#Print%20head%20is%20not%20installed.%20Install%20the%20print%20head.%20U051/The%20type%20of%20print%20head%20is%20incorrect.%20Install%20the%20correct%20print%20head.%20U052
" Print head is not installed. Install the print head. U051/The type of print head is incorrect. Install the correct print head. U052 Follow the directions given in your setup sheet to install the Print Head.
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