Pixma mp600 error code u052 ,type of printer head is incorrect. Need to know how to remove & reinstall as pre instructions on page 69 of manual

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

hello, this error means that the print head is not installed properly try to reinstall it, if you need more help now or in the future you can download the mp600 official service manual from the below link:
http://goo.gl/BV0o3
Good luck.

Hi

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

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/printers_multifunction/pixma_mp_series/pixma_mp600#DriversAndSoftware

re-install the software from above link n check if still problems then it needs to be hardware repair or new one

It may be posible that one of the ink catridge chip is bad.
You could try to remove all of your ink cartridges and reinstall.

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."

Hi, sounds like you need new printhead, take a look on amazon for replacement Amazon com canon mp600 printhead I hope this was helpful. Cheers

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.

you have a purge unit problem, cost more than the printer is worth unless it is under warranty,
Canon small printer technician

error code u052 is a print head error that means the print head is faulty If unit is still under warranty should cover the printhead. Go ahead and call canon support number for your region or go online to canon website for closest Authorized Service Facility and they will take care of it for you.
Good luck