Canon printers have been known as the most popularly used printing device all around the world. However, like every other printer brand available in the brand namely the HP, Epson, Brother printers, Canon printers too have some error codes of their own based technically. The error code messages pop up in the display message of the printer so that the user finds it easy to check the type of error that took place in their Cannon.
Some of the error codes of a canon printer can be easily fixed but most of them are tricky for fixing. If the paper tray of your canon printer is occupied with paper, has sufficient ink and everything required for the printer's working is correct, then you will not be facing any technical issue. But that is not the same case, there could be some technical based issues could. The various error code shows different errors about what is not correct with the printer.
In this blog, we have discussed about all the types of the canon printer error codes, and have mentioned the right solutions to each error code. To bring to your notice, you can always contact the canon printer support team if you are facing too much difficulty.
What is the Cause Behind the Occurrence of Canon Printers Error Codes?
Canon printers display the error code messages due to one of the many reasons provided below:
• Issues with the Ink Cartridge
• Issues with the Driver
• Issues in the Network Connection
• Issues with Printer Uninstallation and Reinstallation
• Issues with the Paper Jam
Various Error Codes and the Solutions to each of them:
There are too many canon printer error codes, along with all of their solutions.
• Canon Printer Error E02: When the Canon printer's paper tray is not sufficiently loaded with paper, your printer gets the Error E02 Code. Error E02 is the reason behind a crumbled, wrinkled, or curled and folded paper sheets. For correcting this error, get the papers out, flatten them, and hit the OK button. You need to place the wrinkled papers that need to be flattened under a weighed item, like a lamp, or a book, for some time and you are good to go.
• Error E03 (1300/1251): Error E03 shows that the paper sheets are stuck inside the Canon printer. For fixing the Error E03, discard the jammed paper and hit the OK button. The Error (1251) is the reason why the paper output tray is open. For fixing this error, clear out any problem that is placed on the front side of the printer. Now, click on the OK button after it is done.
• Error E5/E05: The Error E5/E05 signified the error in the print head. It takes place if the printhead is not properly installed or if it is broken. You need to check the printhead, then open your printer and check if the printhead is installed properly.
• Error E7/E07: The Error E7/E07 shows that the Fine ink cartridge of your Canon printer is not installed in its right position. This error code is commonly the cause of an ink cartridge that is not installed in the correct position. It checks for the cartridge codes and gets them installed again before the printer is restarted.
• Error E15: The printer fails to recognize the ink cartridge. To lift the cover of the printer whether the cartridge has been placed at the right place or not.
• Error E14: In the error, E14 has shown because the non-supported ink cartridge is installed. Install the right one supported ink cartridge in the printer.
• Error E13/E16: The error has shown on the printer display. The printer error indicates that it’s out of ink or that you don’t have enough ink to be able to print. Replace the old ink cartridges with new ink cartridges.
• Error E08: The Error Code E08 indicates that the ink absorber has almost been packed. Will your printer be reset some time in such a case, it will stop displaying the error on it.
• Error B200: This Error code of B200 depicts that the printhead or the Canon printer is broken. In such a situation, feel free to contact the canon printer support technical experts via a free live chat session, call, email, or message.
• Error 5011: The Error Code 5011 is a common error message. To fix this all you have to do is turn off your Canon printer and wait for some time. Now reboot the printer.
• Error 5100 / 5200 / 5400 / 5700 / 6000: When your Canon printer is yet to pack or protect the materials, it shows the Error 5100 / 5200 / 5400 / 5700 / 6000. You need to check and remove every piece of foam or any piece of tape that is jamming your printer.
• Error 1682: Last, but not the least, the Error 1682 is the reason for occurrence when the cartridges cannot be recognized by your printer. Check to see if your cartridges have been correctly installed and the protective tape or clips have been removed. You need to reinstall the cartridge and reboot the printer.
If you are facing any other issues showing other Printer Error Codes, then follow the steps below:
• Turn on the Canon printer
• Press and hold the printer's reset or stop button
• Press the button used for making a color copy and then hold it.
• Wait for a few seconds and click on the reset button.
• The printer has now been restarted and is set up.
• Get the printer connected with the USB cable once more.
If you are still facing any errors, please feel free to contact the canon printer support team. They will rightly assist you with professional guidance.
For issues other than the Canon Printer Error Codes
If the solutions provided in the above post did not help you much, you need to get in touch with the canon printer support expert team via a live chat session.
By contacting us, you can solve the error code issues or the issues pointed in the bullets below, all by yourself, and just with the guidance from canon printer support:
• Canon printer is not printing issue
• troubleshooting error codes of your Canon printer
• Canon printer issues with the paper jam
• Canon printer is not connected to a network issue, and
• Printer in the error state issue
