Alarm Light Flashes Orange - PIXMA iP4600 Printer
Article ID: ART142953 | | | Date published: 05/13/2015 | | | Date last updated: 03/13/2020 |
Description
Solution
When a printer error occurs, the Alarm lamp flashes orange as shown below. The number of flashes indicates the type of error that has occurred. Count the flashes and take the appropriate action to correct the error.
You need (A) Note the number of flashes and if they (B) flash repeatedly or alternately.
The table below provides actions to resolve the errors, when the light flashed orange repeatedly lights. If the light flashes alternately green and orange skip past the table for information.
Lamp Flashes Orange
Number of Flashes |
Cause |
Action |
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Printer is out of paper. Paper does not feed. |
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Paper Output Tray is closed. Paper jam. |
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Ink tank is not installed properly, or may have run out. |
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Print Head is not installed or is defective. |
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The Inner Cover is opened. |
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Ink tank is not installed in the correct position. |
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Ink absorber is almost full. |
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The printer has not received a response from the digital camera. The digital camera or camcorder connected is not compatible with this printer. |
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Cannot perform duplex printing. |
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Automatic Print Head Alignment failed. |
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Thirteen (13) flashes |
Ink level cannot be detected. |
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Ink tank cannot be recognized. |
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Ink tank cannot be recognized. |
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Ink has run out. |
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An unsupported USB hub is connected. |
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Lamp Flashes Green and 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.
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