Code U052 The message U052 is displayed with the following description. "The type of print head is incorrect. Install the correct print head".I have removed the print head and reinstalled it which temporarily fixed the problem but then the message has now reappeared.Any suggestions?Brian

The U052 printer Error occurs in two different scenarios. The First one is when the print head is not installed properly on the canon printer. And the second Scenario is When the print head is installed well but is not working properly.

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A lot of Canon printer's users come across with the error message, "U052 This type of print head is incorrect." It is a very common error on Canon printers and is fairly easy to troubleshoot.

There are two different scenarios related to U052 kind of error message.One is where the print head is not installed at all and then it is giving the 'U052 This type of print head is incorrect' error message.

And, the second scenario is where the print head is installed nut it is not functioning properly or probably not working at all. The below section will show step by step troubleshooting of both the scenarios.

U052 This type of print head is incorrect

FAQ: An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD

Issue

If an error message is displayed on the LCD, take the corresponding action described below.

Cause
The following ink may have run out. Replacing the ink tank is recommended. U041 Print head is not installed.Install the print head.U051 / The type of print head is incorrect.Install the correct print head.U052 Some ink tanks are not installed in place. U072 / More than one ink tank of the following color is installed. U071 The remaining level of the following ink cannot be correctly detected. Replace the ink tank. U130 The following ink tank cannot be recognized. U043 U140 U150 The following ink has run out. Replace the ink tank. U163 There are no photos in memory card Contact the support center or service center for ink absorber replacement. Press OK to continue printing Ink absorber full. Service required Timeout error has occurred The device may be incompatible. Remove the device and check the manual supplied with the connected device An unsupported USB hub is connected. Remove the hub. B200Printer error has occurred. See the manual **** Printer error has occurred. Turn off power then back on again. If problem persists, see the manual

Hi

Please remove the printer head and fix again, my be any louse connection, that's way the error is coming.

The HP D145 uses a special print head cartridge for each ink cartridge. They are not interchangeable.

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.
If the Print Head is already installed, remove the Print Head once and then reinstall it."

says code uo52

This means The type of print head is incorrect. Install the correct print head." U052

The solution is follow the directions given in the Easy Setup Instructions to install the Print Head.

If the Print Head is already installed, remove the Print Head once and then reinstall it.

If the error is not resolved, the Print Head may be damaged and may need replacing.

Dear dgthorpe,
This indicates that printhead of your printer faulty. Commonly this problem come with short circuitry problem in printhead so it may harm logic board and carriage unit too. I suggest you to try checking with another printhead first.
Regards,

Got the error U052.....with incorrect print head. Has been printing just before. How do I remove the printhead and place it back in. My printer is Canon MP610