Carriage won't manually slide across

SOURCE: mp370

The carriage uses a code strip to keep track of its location. This is a very thin and very fragile strip of plastic material behind the carriage. If the code strip becomes dirty with dust or ink overspray, the carriage sensor can't read the code bars, and the printer shows a carriage jam error. This is the most common reason for this error. Very carefully clean the code strip with a clean lint-free cloth (I don't recommend paper towels) with isopropyl or denatured alcohol. You can use a q-tip also. Gently rub the code strip front and back with the alcohol-soaked cloth along the entire length, being careful not to pull the strip since the ends can easily tear. If this does not clear the error, there may be dust or dirt clogging the carriage sensor itself.

Thomas Christopher

• 1601 Answers
• Posted on Nov 19, 2007

SOURCE: Canon Pixma ip3000

the code strip is the plastic strip that runs across the printer and through the head
carriage, it is supported at each end (one end under spring tension).
If it has become dislodged it will cause this problem. carefully try to place it back into place

SOURCE: PRINTER MP210

Hi,

I had the same for a couple of days.
I cleaned the paper feed rollers and tried to find if there was a small piece of paper stuck in, that would have caused this. Finally I lifted the stupid printer and shook it to be sure there were no foreign objects in rear tray or output tray. Nothing seemed to drop, but the stupid printer is working now...

SOURCE: Smartbase MP390 Printer - error ##345

canon smartbase mp390 error ##345 check printer can anyone help me

SOURCE: mp620 Error 5100 on canon is a Carriage Home

Hello i had the same problem with my canon pixma ip 3000 and i found this steps to reset the printer and it work i hope it will help you in yours.

Reset ip2000 / 3000

1. Turn off printer
2. Hold down Resume button and press Power button.
3. Keep holding down Power button and let Resume button go.
4. Press Resume button 2 times then let BOTH buttons go.
5. Green lights will flash and then stop blinking.
6. When green lights are solid, press the Resume button 4 times.
7. Press the Power button and the printer should turn off, if not,
press the Power button once more.
8. Your printer should respond as normal..

here is the link for other printers: http://www.cyber-ink.com/member-canon.html

Solution posted on http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/forums/laser/25975 by sguadalajara. My mp620 was printing fine at 600dpi but a 5100 error used to came up when i was trying higher resolutions. I followed the instructions above an the error disappeared. :)