How to fix Canon MP160 Error 2 & 4 flashing - Canon PIXMA MP160 All-In-One InkJet Printer

SOURCE: Canon mp160 e5 error

Try the following:
1) With the printer powered off but connected to a power source, press the Power button while pressing and holding the Stop/ Reset button.
2) When the Power LED is lit, press the Stop/Reset button two times while pressing and holding the Power button.
3) When releasing the Power button and the Stop / Reset button (regardless of order), the printer will move into a service mode. (Waiting for menu selection)
4) When the LED lights in green, press the Stop/Reset button 4 times.

monk3ybidzness

• 1879 Answers
• Posted on Nov 15, 2008

SOURCE: Error message on Canon MP160

The error code refers to Ink Cartridge

Issue: ERROR: Error code 5100 appears on the computer screen
Issue: ERROR LED: E, 2, 2

1. Disconnect and reconnect power cord to reset the device
2. Remove Packing Material MP160 / MP180 / MP460
3. Reseat ink cartridge (MP160 / MP180 / MP460)

SOURCE: printer flashes E 2 2

hi,
CANON PIXMA MP160 All-In-One InkJet Printer has few common problems. Such as Driver CD lost, Scanner does not work, Connection problem etc. For find all these software solution just click here....


http://www.canon.com/printer/prob676ijt65/solution

tonl-i-7

SOURCE: error 2 and 4 are flashing on my new printer canon

This is the manual for it

http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/0900002716/mp160_ug_us_v5.pdf

Error 2 = reload paper (Crooked)
Error 4 = Ink tank may be MT

SOURCE: MP160 canon printer. Flashes "E" then "4" then "2" on screen

This error means that you have scaner trouble, most likely the scaner is stucked, or the main logic pcb is faulty.
Try to remove copy glass and manually walk the scaner few times and put him in left position, grease it.
If doesnt help, the best way is to buy new printer.Logic board is too expensive for repair.

Hope that helped