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Posted on Feb 28, 2011

My printer keeps coming up with error code 5100 what does this mean ? thanks Sheryl

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Did you mean P02?. If yes, means that carriage error occurs on your printer. This error is another format of error code 5100. It describes the same thing that applicable for all Canon inkjet printer model.
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If you are facing Error 5100 then it means that the cartridge can not be detected by the printer.
Actually the printer is not actually loading the cartridge and showing you the error 5100.

To solve this error follow the given steps:-

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Error 5100 means that the cartridge can not be detected by the printer
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Actually the printer is not actually loading the cartridge and showing you the error 5100.

To solve these follow the following steps
  1. Turn off printer
  2. Remove both the cartridges from the printer
  3. Use a clothe moistened with alcohol to clean the surface contact on the cartridges where the terminals inside the printers touches
  4. Return the cartridges
  5. Turn on the printer.
Error will be removed but
If the problem is not resolved, then best option is to take it back where you purchased it or contact Canon service center about the error code or To get support by Canon on phone, then call at 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666)
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Actually the printer is not actually loading the cartridge and showing you the error 5100.

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  3. Use a clothe moistened with alcohol to clean the surface contact on the cartridges where the terminals inside the printers touches
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Error 5100 means that the cartridge can not be detected by the printer.
Actually the printer is not actually loading the cartridge and showing you the error 5100.

To solve these follow the following steps. I hope it works
  1. Turn off printer
  2. Remove both the cartridges from the printer
  3. Use a clothe moistened with alcohol to clean the surface contact on the cartridges where the terminals inside the printers touches
  4. Return the cartridges
  5. Turn on the printer.
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Error 5100 means that the cartridge can not be detected by the printer.
Actually the printer is not actually loading the cartridge and showing you the error 5100.

To solve these follow the following steps. I hope it works
  1. Turn off printer
  2. Remove both the cartridges from the printer
  3. Use a clothe moistened with alcohol to clean the surface contact on the cartridges where the terminals inside the printers touches
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  5. Turn on the printer.
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Error 5100 means that the cartridge can not be detected by the printer. Actually the printer is not actually loading the cartridge and showing you the error 5100.

To solve these follow the following steps. I hope it works
  • Turn off printer
  • Remove both the cartridges from the printer
  • Use a clothe moistened with alcohol to clean the surface contact on the cartridges where the terminals inside the printers touches
  • Return the cartridges
  • Turn on the printer.
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