Friday, 6 June 2025

How to reset canon printers error


EEPROM stands for Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory, It's a long name for a small chip that holds bits of data code that can be rewritten and erased by an electrical charge, one byte at a time. EEPROM data cannot be selectively rewritten; the entire chip must be erased and rewritten to update its contents.

How to Clear the EEPROM:
Error Codes Canon printers MP150 MP160
CANNON Printers MP150/MP160 ERROR CODE

E2-2 No paper (ASF)
E3-3 Paper jam
E4 No ink
E5-5 The ink cartridges are not installed or not installed properly or it is a non-supported ink cartridge.
E8 Waste ink absorber is full, or platen waste ink absorber is full
E9 The connected digital camera / video camera does not support Camera Direct Printing
E14 The Ink cartridges are positioned wrongly
E15 Ink cartridge is not installed
E16 Ink remaining is unknown
E17-E19 Failed to scan head alignment sheet
E22 Carriage error
E23 Paper feed error
E24 Purge unit error
E25 ASF(cam) sensor error
E26 Internal temperature rise error
E27 Waste ink absorber is full or platen waste ink absorber is full
E28 Ink cartridge temperature rise error -
E29 EEPROM error
E33 Paper feed position error
E35 15 USB Host VBUD overcurrent error - USB
E37 17 Abnormal motor driver error
E40 20 Other hardware error
E42 22 Scanner error

1) With the printer powered off but connected to a power source, press the Power button while pressing and holding the Stop down / Reset button.
2) When the Power LED is lit, press the Stop/Reset button twice while pressing and holding the Power button.
3) When releasing the Power button and the Stop / Reset buttons (regardless of order), the printer will move into a service mode. (Waiting for menu selection)
4) When the LED lights are green, press the Stop/Reset button the specified number of time(s) according to the function listed in the table below. (Each time the Stop/Reset button is pressed, the LED lights will change alternately orange and green, starting with orange.)

The number of times the Reset button is pressed will have this effect
LED Function Remarks

0 times Green Power off
1 time Orange Service pattern print
2 times Green EEPROM print
3 times Orange EEPROM reset
4 times Green Waste ink counter reset See waste ink counter reset procedures below.
5 times Orange Destination setting See Destination setting procedures below.
6 times Green Print head deep cleaning
11 times Orange Button / LCD checking

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How to resolve error 6A80 on an MP990 in canon printer





 6A80

There are several reasons for  6A80 to appear. This article provides you recommendations with links to clear the message.

To clear the , click on the link to open the article and get detailed instructions.
Paper is jammed or there is an object inside the printer.

The printer needs to be reset.
If the above recommendations do not help you resolve the , the 

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How to Reset Error Code E08 in Canon MP287 - Absorber Full


When the MP287is turned on, it will immediately appear on the LCD panel error E08 MP287. And when we do print command, then the monitor screen will show “The Ink Absorber is Almost Full”. Caption MP287 E08 error on the screen as follows:

  1. Turn on the Canon MP287, MP287 LCD then the panel will pop up error E08, and there is a description of “The Ink Absorber is Almost Full” on the screen of your monitor.
  2. Download Resetter MP287 at this link
  3. Canon MP287 printer must be in a state of SERVICE MODE. Do I read the next step.
  4. Canon MP287 Turn off the E08 error by pressing the power. Do not unplug the power cord.
  5. Press and Hold the button STOP / RESET followed by pressing the POWER button. So both buttons depressed position.
  6. Release the button STOP / RESET but do not release the button POWER.

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Error code in Canon Pixma MG3120


ERROR ON LED DISPLAYED

Error Code 0,2

Problem:

Action: 

Reload the paper on the front tray and press the Black or Color button.

When you load the paper, insert the paper stack until the leading edge touches the far end of the front tray.
Error Code 0,3

Problem:   Paper Jam

Action:

The paper may be jammed. Remove the jammed paper, reload paper properly in the machine, then press the Black or Color button.

Turn off the machine to remove jammed paper during printing, press the <Stop/Reset> button to cancel print jobs before turning off the machine.

If the paper is jammed, remove it following the procedure appropriate for each case.

If you can see the jammed paper at the paper output slot: 
 PaperIs Jammed in the Paper Output Slot 
If you can see the jammed paper at the front tray/If you cannot see the jammed paper either at the paper output slot or at the front tray: 
Paper Is Jammed inside the Machine at the Transport Unit
If the paper tears and you cannot remove it from the paper output slot or from the transport unit:
Paper Is Jammed inside the Machine
If the paper is jammed when performing automatic duplex printing:   
Cases other than above:



PaperIs Jammed in the Paper Output Slot
 
If you can see the jammed paper at the paper output slot, remove the paper following the procedure below.
Pull the paper out slowly.

Hold the paper with your hands, then pull the paper out slowly not to tear it.

Important:

Do not pull the paper out from the front tray even though you can see the jammed paper at the front tray. Pulling the paper out forcibly from the front tray may damage the machine.

Note:

If you cannot pull the paper out, turn the machine off and turn it back on. The paper may be ejected automatically.

If you cannot pull the paper out from the paper output tray, try to pull the paper out from the transport unit.
Reload the paper, and press the Stop/Reset button on the machine.
If you turned off the machine in step 1, all print jobs in the queue are canceled. Reprint if necessary.

Note:
When reloading the paper, confirm that you are using the paper suited for printing and are loading it correctly.

We recommend you use paper other than A5 sized one to print documents with photos or graphics; otherwise, the printout may curl and cause paper exit jams.

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PaperIs Jammed inside the Machine at the Transport Unit


If you can see the jammed paper at the front tray, or you cannot see the paper either at the paper output slot or at the front tray, remove the paper from the transport unit.
Remove the paper following the procedure below.
Turn the machine off, then unplug the power cord.
Stand the machine with the right side facing down.

If you can see the jammed paper at the front tray, stand the machine with the front tray open.

Important:

When you stand the machine, confirm that the document cover is closed.
When you stand the machine, hold it securely and be careful not to hit it on a hard object.
Push the open lever to open the transport unit.
When you open the transport unit, support it with your hand so that it does not fall down.
Pull out the jammed paper slowly.
NOTE:
If the paper is rolled up and it is difficult to remove, grasp the edges of the paper, then remove the jammed paper.

If you cannot remove the jammed paper from the transport unit, close the transport unit, stand the machine upright, then open the paper output cover to remove the paper.
Close the transport.

Note:

After you close the transport unit, do not keep the machine standing upright.
Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on.
Reload the paper.

All print jobs in the queue are canceled. Reprint if necessary.

Paper IsJammed inside the Machine
If the jammed paper tears and you cannot remove the paper either from the paper output slot or from the transport unit, or the jammed paper remains inside the machine, remove the paper following the procedure below.
Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply.
Open the paper output cover.
Remove the paper on the front tray if any.

Important:

Do not touch the clear film (A).
If the paper or your hands touch these parts and blot or scratch them, the machine can be damaged.

Paper Is Jammed WhenAutomatic Duplex Printing

If the paper is jammed when performing automatic duplex printing, remove the paper following the procedure below.


Pull the paper out slowly from the paper output slot.

Hold the paper with your hands, then pull the paper out slowly not to tear it.

Important:

Do not pull the paper out from the front tray even though you can see the jammed paper at the front tray. Pulling the paper out forcibly from the front tray may damage the machine.
Reload the paper, and press the Stop/Reset button on the machine.
If you were not able to remove the paper out in step 1:
Follow the procedure below to remove the paper from the transport unit.
Turn the machine off, then unplug the power cord.
Stand the machine with the right side facing down.

Important:

When you stand the machine, confirm that the document cover is closed.

When you stand the machine, hold it securely and be careful not to hit it on a hard object. 

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