Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange
31-Aug-2010
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Issue
When a printer error occurs, the Alarm lamp flashes orange as shown below(Flashes repeatedly). The number of flashes indicates the type of error that has occurred. Count the flashes and take the appropriate action to correct the error.
REFERENCE
Power Lamp Flashes Green and Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange Alternately
A printer problem has occurred.
Disconnect the printer cable from the printer, turn the printer off, and then unplug the printer from the power supply.
Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on.
If the problem is not resolved, contact your Canon service representative.
Cause and Solution
Reload paper in the Rear Tray or Cassette and press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer.
If the Paper Output Tray is closed, open it. The printer resumes printing.
If opening the Paper Output Tray does not resolve the problem, or if the tray was open to begin with, the paper may be jammed. Remove the jammed paper, reload paper properly in the printer, then press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer.
Paper Jams
See[Paper Jams]
- If the lamp on the ink tank is not lit, the ink tank may not be installed properly.Install an appropriate ink tank.
- If the lamp on the ink tank is flashing, ink may have run out.Replacing the ink tank is recommended.
If printing is in progress and you want to continue printing, press the RESUME/CANCEL button with the ink tank installed. Then printing can continue. Replacing the ink tank is recommended after the printing. The printer may be damaged if printing is continued under the ink out condition.
REFERENCE
If multiple ink lamps are flashing, refer to [ Replacing an Ink Tank ].
Replacing an Ink Tank
When the ink tanks run out of ink, follow the procedure below to replace them.
See[Replacing an Ink Tank ]
Follow the directions given in your setup manual 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 still not resolved, the Print Head may be damaged. Contact your Canon service representative.
Aligning the Print Head
If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position.
You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized supplied paper or Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101
See[Aligning the Print Head ]
If the Inner Cover is open when starting printing on paper, close the Inner Cover, then press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer.
- Some ink tanks are not installed in the correct position. (The lamps on the ink tanks flash.)
- More than one ink tanks of the same color are installed. (The lamps on the ink tanks flash.)
Confirm that the ink tanks are installed in the appropriate positions.
Replacing an Ink Tank
When the ink tanks run out of ink, follow the procedure below to replace them.
See[Replacing an Ink Tank ]
The ink absorber is becoming full.
The printer has a built-in ink absorber to hold the ink used during Print Head Cleaning.
Press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer to cancel the error so you can continue printing. Before the ink absorber becomes completely full, contact a Canon service representative. (You will need to replace a particular part of the printer.)
Nine flashes:The printer has not received a response from the digital camera. The digital camera or digital video camcorder connected is not compatible with this printer
- Check the device connected to the printer. Printing photos directly is possible only with a PictBridge compliant device.
- A communication time out occurs if an operation takes too long or if it takes too much time to send data. This may cancel printing. In such cases, disconnect and reconnect the USB cable.When printing from a PictBridge compliant device, depending on the model or brand of your device, you may have to select a PictBridge compliant print mode on the device before connecting it to the printer. You may also have to turn on your device or select Play mode manually after connecting the device to the printer. Perform necessary operations before connecting your device referring to its instruction manual.If the error is still not resolved, check if you can print another photograph.
The size of paper may not be compatible with automatic duplex printing. The sizes of media suitable for auto duplex printing are A4, Letter, A5, and 5" x 7". Make sure that the size of the paper loaded in the printer is correct. Pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button will eject the paper and restart printing from the front side of the next paper. The reverse side of the ejected sheet will not be printed.
- Print Head nozzles are clogged.Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to dismiss the error, and print the nozzle check pattern to check the status of the Print Head.[ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ].
- Paper of size other than A4 or Letter is loaded in the Rear Tray.Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to dismiss the error, then load a sheet of supplied paper (Paper For Print Head Alignment) or A4/Letter-sized Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101 with the printing side (whiter side) facing UP in the Rear Tray.For Automatic Print Head Alignment, always load paper on the Rear Tray.
- The Paper Output Slot is exposed to strong light.Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to dismiss the error, and then adjust your operating environment and/or the position of the printer so that the Paper Output Slot is not exposed directly to strong light.
After carrying out the above measures, if the problem continues after aligning the Print Head again, press the RESUME/CANCEL button to dismiss the error, and then perform Manual Print Head Alignment.
Aligning the Print Head
If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position.
You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized supplied paper or Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101
See[Aligning the Print Head ]
The remaining ink level cannot be correctly detected. (The lamp on the ink tank flashes.)
Replace the ink tank and close the Top Cover.
Printing with an ink tank that was once empty may damage the printer.
If you want to continue printing in this condition, you need to release the function for detecting the remaining ink level. Press and hold the RESUME/CANCEL button for at least 5 seconds, and then release it.
With this operation, releasing the function for detecting the remaining ink level is memorized. Please be advised that Canon shall not be liable for any printer malfunction or damage caused by refilled ink tanks.
REFERENCE
If the function for detecting the remaining ink level is disabled, the ink tank is displayed in gray on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh).
See [ Checking the Ink Status ].
Replacing an Ink Tank
When the ink tanks run out of ink, follow the procedure below to replace them.
See[Replacing an Ink Tank ]
The ink tank is not compatible with this printer. (The lamp on the ink tank is off.)
Install an appropriate ink tank.
Replacing an Ink Tank
When the ink tanks run out of ink, follow the procedure below to replace them.
See[Replacing an Ink Tank ]
An Ink tank error has occurred. (The lamp on the ink tank is off.)
Replace the ink tank.
Replacing an Ink Tank
When the ink tanks run out of ink, follow the procedure below to replace them.
See[Replacing an Ink Tank ]
Ink has run out. (The lamp on the ink tank flashes.)
Replace the ink tank and close the Top Cover.
Printing under the current condition may damage the printer.
If you want to continue printing in this condition, you need to release the function for detecting the remaining ink level. Press and hold the RESUME/CANCEL button for at least 5 seconds, and then release it.
With this operation, releasing the function for detecting the remaining ink level is memorized. Please be advised that Canon shall not be liable for any malfunction or trouble which may be caused by continuation of printing under the ink out condition.
REFERENCE
If the function for detecting the remaining ink level is disabled, the ink tank is displayed in gray on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh).
See [ Checking the Ink Status ].
Replacing an Ink Tank
When the ink tanks run out of ink, follow the procedure below to replace them.
See[Replacing an Ink Tank ]
If a PictBridge compliant device is connected via a USB hub, remove the hub and connect it directly to the printer.