Error 5100. the ink cradle moves on start up, the ink cartridges are brand new. Won't print a thing... "Check Printer, Error 5100" Canon MX300. Used once.

Error code 5100 on a Canon MX410 printer typically indicates that there is a problem with the printer's ink cartridge carriage. The carriage is the part of the printer that holds the ink cartridges and moves them back and forth as the printer prints.
There are a few things you can try to troubleshoot this error:

1. Make sure that the ink cartridge carriage can move freely. If the carriage is stuck, try gently pushing it to the left and right to see if it moves more easily.
2. Check for any foreign objects that might be blocking the movement of the ink cartridge carriage. This could be a piece of paper, a staple, or any other small object that has become stuck in the printer.
3. If you recently replaced an ink cartridge, make sure that it is properly seated in its designated slot.
4. If you have tried all of these troubleshooting steps and the error persists, it's possible that there is a problem with the printer itself. In this case, it may be necessary to contact Canon technical support for further assistance.

I hope this helps! If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to ask.

The error code indicated, the print head is defective, so it will not get solve by replacing any number of cartridges. Just follow the steps below to reseat the print head, if that does not help, then replace the print head.

1. Confirm that the printer is powered on and press the <Open> button. (The paper output tray will open.)
   
   
   
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2. Lift the scanning unit (printer cover) completely. (The print head will move to the replacement position.)
   
   
   
   Note: When the scanning unit (printer cover) is opened more than ten minutes, the print head moves to the right side. If this occurs, close the scanning unit (printer cover), and open it again.
   
   
3. Open the inner cover.
   
   
4. Remove the ink tanks by pressing the tab of each tank.
   
   
   Caution: Handle the ink tanks with care so that your clothes and surrounding area do not get soiled. Make sure to remove the ink tanks one by one.
   
   
   
   
5. Raise the print head lock lever.
   
   
6. Tilt the print head slightly towards the front of the machine and lift out gently.
   
   
   
   Caution: Do not touch the print head nozzles <1> , electrical contacts <2>, or ink supply ports <3>. Doing so may cause printing problems.
   
   
   
   
7. Place the print head in the print head holder and lower the print head lock lever carefully until you hear a click.
   
   
8. Insert ink tanks into the print head.
   
   
   
   
9. Press the mark <PUSH> on the ink tank firmly until you hear a click.
   
   
   
   
10. Ensure that all the ink tanks are installed properly and the ink tank lamps light red.
    
    
    
    <7> The ink tanks are installed properly.
    <8> The ink tanks are not installed properly.
    
    Note: Click for Ink Tank Lamp indications.
    
    
11. Close the inner cover and the scanning unit (printer cover).
    
    Caution: When closing the scanning unit (printer cover), be careful not to jam fingers.
    
    Note: The next printing begins, the print head cleaning will begin automatically.

Ink Tank Lamp indications

You can check the status of each ink tank according to the way its lamp flashes.

- On: The printer is ready to print.

- Slow flashing (at about three second interval): Ink is low. Prepare a new ink tank.

- Fast flashing (at about one second interval): Ink tank is empty, or the printer is not ready due to an error.

- Off: An error has occurred and the printer is not ready to print.

I have the same problem. Everything on the printer is working just fine. It'll do a test page just fine, so everything's working right. The %$^ thing just won't print. It makes noise like it's printing when you give it a print job, but it spits out blank pages.

E5 means your cartridge error. May I know are you using original ink cartridge or yours has been modified before?
I assume you to refill your ink cartridge before because E5 error won't appear after replacing new cartridge.
So, you need to take out both of your ink cartridge and then use a clean cloth to wipe them. After that, slowly put in back into the printer. If the error is still there after wiping it, try to do it till the error is gone.
I had tested this way with my own printer and it works again without needed to buy a new ink cartridge.
All the best and good luck =)

DID you remove the small tape sealed on bottom of cartridge?

also check for dried old ink sploch in cartridge cradle bottom

right click printer use the printer utilities to clean print cartridges and align the cartridges nost printers have utilies or tools to assist

Visite the support tech and try to find a answer for you probelem:

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ERROR 5100 means that there is some foreign object blocking your ink cartridge carriage that disables it from moving. It may be a piece of paper or a scotch tape or a staple wire. You may try cleaning also the encoder strip with a moist tissue paper. Furthermore, you may also try cleaning CAREFULLY the contact points of the cartridge holder and the cartridge itself (those shiny bronze pins) with a moist lint-free cloth.

That error translates as a "Carriage error"... which means that the printer carriage (the bit that holds the cartridges) is unable to move or similar.

Check you've installed the cartridges correctly and that the grey lever that holds down the printhead, etc.. has been put in the down and locked position.

You may find that you've installed the printhead incorrectly so worth pulling out the cartridges, removing the printhead and then reseating it so the lever goes down to a horizontal position. Then reinsert the cartridges.

If that doesn't solve it the best course of action is to return it and demand a replacement.

I have Canon M560 printer installed 8 months ago. I replaced the CLI 221 Magenta and CLI221 Cyan ink cartridges, won't work and got this message Error 1411. Tried repeatedly to reinstall the ink cartridges and still have this message coming back. Any solution you could offer? I would appreciate it. Thank you.
ben

i had the same problem. aall i did was open the printer up and moved the thing that holds the cartridges to the middle by hand. mine seems to be working fine. post again if its still not working.