When the ink tanks run out of ink, follow the procedure below to replace them.

IMPORTANT

• To maintain optimal print quality, we recommend the use of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Refilling the ink is not recommended.

• If you remove an ink tank, replace it immediately. Do not leave the machine with ink tanks removed.

• Use new ink tanks for replacement. Installing used ink tanks may cause the nozzles to clog. Furthermore, with such ink tanks, the machine will not be able to inform you when to replace the ink tanks properly.

• Once an ink tank has been installed, do not remove it from the machine and leave it out in the open. This will cause the ink tank to dry out, and the machine may not operate properly when it is reinstalled. To maintain optimal printing quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use.

NOTE

Color ink may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when black-and-white printing is specified.

Every ink is also consumed in the standard cleaning and deep cleaning of the Print Head, which may be necessary to maintain the machine's performance. When an ink tank is out of ink, replace it immediately with a new one.

1. Make sure that the power is turned on, and open the Paper Output Tray gently.

2. Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) until it stops.
   The Print Head Holder moves to the replacement position.

   

CAUTION

Do not hold the Print Head Holder to stop or move it forcibly. Do not touch the Print Head Holder until it stops completely.

IMPORTANT

• Do not place any object on the Document Cover. It will fall into the Rear Tray when the Document Cover is opened and cause the machine to malfunction.

• If the Document Cover is open, you cannot open the Scanning Unit (Cover). Be sure to lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) with the Document Cover closed.

• Do not hold the LCD or the Operation Panel.

• Do not touch the metallic parts or other parts inside the machine.

• If the Scanning Unit (Cover) is left open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to the right. In this case, close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Cover).

NOTE

The machine may make operating noise when the Print Head Holder moves to the replacement position.

3. Remove the ink tank with the lamp flashing fast.

   Push the tab (A) and lift the ink tank to remove.

   Do not touch the Print Head Lock Lever (B).

   

IMPORTANT

• Handle the ink tank carefully to avoid staining of clothing or the surrounding area.

• Discard the empty ink tank according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.

NOTE

• Do not remove two or more ink tanks at the same time. Be sure to replace ink tanks one by one when replacing two or more ink tanks.

• For details on ink lamp flashing speed, see Checking the Ink Status.

4. Prepare the new ink tank.

   1. Take a new ink tank out of its package, pull the orange tape ( ) in the direction of the arrow to peel it off, then remove the film ( ).

      

IMPORTANT

Make sure that the film is completely removed from the air hole (C).

If the air hole is blocked with the remaining film, ink may leak out or may not eject properly.

2. Hold the orange protective cap (D) as indicated in the figure below, then twist and remove it from the bottom of the ink tank.
   Remove the protective cap while holding it to prevent the ink from staining your fingers.
   Discard the protective cap once it is removed.

   

IMPORTANT

Do not touch the electrical contacts (E) on the ink tank. It can cause the machine to malfunction or become unable to print.

IMPORTANT

• If you shake the ink tank, the ink may spill out and stain your hands and the surrounding area. Be careful to handle the ink tank.

• Do not squeeze the side of ink tanks as this may cause the ink to leak out.

• Be careful not to stain your hands and the surrounding area with ink on the removed protective cap.

• Do not reattach the protective cap once you have removed it. Discard it according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.

• Do not touch the open ink port once the protective cap is removed, as this may prevent the ink from being ejected properly.

5. Install the new ink tank.

   1. Insert the front end of ink tank into the Print Head at a slant.

      Make sure that the position of the ink tank matches the label.

      

   2. Press the mark (Push) on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into place.

      Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red.

      

IMPORTANT

• You cannot print if the ink tank is installed in the wrong position. Be sure to install the ink tank in the correct position according to the label on the Print Head Holder.

• You cannot print unless all the ink tanks are installed. Be sure to install all the ink tanks.

6. Close the Scanning Unit (Cover) gently.

   

CAUTION

Be sure to hold the Scanning Unit (Cover) firmly using hands, and be careful not to get your fingers caught.

IMPORTANT

Do not hold the LCD or the Operation Panel.

NOTE

• If the error message appears after the Scanning Unit (Cover) is closed, refer to An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD.

• When you start printing after replacing the ink tank, the machine starts cleaning the Print Head automatically. Do not perform any other operations until the machine completes the cleaning of the Print Head.

• If printed ruled lines are misaligned or the print head position is misaligned, adjust the print head position. See Aligning the Print Head.

• The machine may make noise during operation.

You can check the ink status on the LCD or with ink lamps.

With the LCD on the Machine

1. Make sure that the power is turned on, and press the HOME button.

2. Press the left Function button.

   Check if any symbol (A) appears on the remaining ink volume screen.

   Sufficient ink is left for printing if no symbol appears.

   

   The ink with (Ink low) is low. Prepare a new ink tank.

NOTE

You can also check the ink status on a screen of the LCD displayed while printing.

With the Ink Lamps

1. Make sure that the power is turned on, and open the Paper Output Tray gently.

2. Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) until it stops.

3. Check the ink lamps.

   Close the Scanning Unit (Cover) after confirming the ink lamp status.

   

• Ink lamp is on
  The ink tank is correctly installed and there is sufficient ink left for printing.

• Ink lamp is flashing

  • Flashing slowly (at around 3-second intervals)

    ...Repeats

    Ink is low. Prepare a new ink tank.

  • Flashing fast (at around 1-second intervals)

    ...Repeats

    The ink tank is installed in the wrong position or it is empty. Make sure that the ink tank is installed in the correct position as indicated by the label on the Print Head Holder. If the position is correct but the lamp flashes, there has been an error and the machine cannot print. Check the error message displayed on the LCD.

• Ink lamp is off

  The ink tank is not installed properly or the function for detecting the remaining ink level is disabled. If the ink tank is not installed properly, press the mark (Push) on the ink tank until the ink tank clicks into place. If it does not click into place, make sure that the orange protective cap has been removed from the bottom of the ink tank.

  If the ink lamp is still off after reinstalling the ink tank, there has been an error and the machine cannot print. Check the error message displayed on the LCD.

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 Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101

NOTE

• If the remaining ink level is low, the print head alignment pattern will not be printed correctly. Replace the ink tank whose ink is low. See Replacing an Ink Tank.

• The print head alignment pattern is printed in black and blue.

• If you run out of the supplied paper (Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101) or the specified Canon genuine paper is not immediately available or obtainable, you can use plain paper and align the Print Head manually.

1. Make sure that the power is turned on.

2. Load a sheet of supplied paper or A4 or Letter-sized Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101 in the Rear Tray.

   Load the paper with the print side (whiter side) facing you in the Rear Tray.

IMPORTANT

You cannot use the Cassette to align the Print Head automatically. Be sure to load paper in the Rear Tray.

3. Open the Paper Output Tray gently, and open the Output Tray Extension.

IMPORTANT

If the Inner Cover is open, close it.

4. Print the print head alignment pattern.

   1. Select Settings on the HOME screen, and press the OK button.

      The Settings screen will appear.

   2. Select Maintenance , and press the OK button.

      The Maintenance screen will appear.

   3. Select Auto head align, and press the OK button.

      

      The confirmation screen will appear.

   4. Select Yes, and press the OK button.

      The print head alignment pattern will be printed and the print head position will be adjusted automatically.

      This takes about 5 minutes.

NOTE

• Press the HOME button to exit the Settings menu and display the HOME screen.

• If the automatic adjustment of the print head position has failed, the error message "Auto head align has failed." appears on the LCD. For details, refer to An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD.

• If the print results are still not satisfactory after adjusting the print head position as described above, adjust the print head position manually.

If an error message is displayed on the LCD, take the corresponding action described below.

The following ink may have run out. Replacing the ink tank is recommended. U041

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 machine's OK button with the ink tank installed. Then printing can continue. Replacing the ink tank is recommended after the printing. The machine may be damaged if printing is continued under the ink out condition.

Print head is not installed.Install the print head.U051 / The type of print head is incorrect.Install the correct print head.U052

Follow the directions given in your setup sheet 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 not resolved, the Print Head may be damaged.

If your product issue was not resolved after following the steps above, or if you require additional help, please create or log in to your Canon Account to see your technical support options.

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Some ink tanks are not installed in place. U072 / More than one ink tank of the following color is installed. U071

• Some ink tanks are not installed in the correct position. (The lamp on the ink tank flashes.)

Confirm that the ink tanks are installed in the appropriate positions.

The remaining level of the following ink cannot be correctly detected. Replace the ink tank. U130

The remaining ink level cannot be correctly detected. (The lamp on the ink tank flashes.)

Replace the ink tank and close the Scanning Unit (Cover).

Printing with an ink tank that was once empty may damage the machine.

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 machine's Stop button for at least 5 seconds, and then release it.

With this operation, the printer will stop monitoring the remaining level of ink for the ink tank(s) in question. Please be advised that Canon shall not be liable for any machine malfunction or damage caused by refilled ink tanks.

NOTE

If the function for detecting the remaining ink level is disabled, the ink tank in gray is displayed on the LCD when checking the current ink level.

The following ink tank cannot be recognized. U043 U140 U150

• The ink tank is not installed. Install the ink tank.

• The ink tank is not compatible with this machine. (The lamp on the ink tank is off.) Install an appropriate ink tank.

• An ink tank error has occurred. (The lamp on the ink tank is off.) Replace the ink tank.

The following ink has run out. Replace the ink tank. U163

Ink has run out. (The lamp on the ink tank flashes.)

Replace the ink tank and close the Scanning Unit (Cover).

Printing under the current condition may damage the machine.

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 machine's Stop button for at least 5 seconds, and then release it.

With this operation, the printer will stop monitoring the remaining ink level for the ink tank(s) in question. 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.

NOTE

If the function for detecting the remaining ink level is disabled, the ink tank in gray is displayed on the LCD when checking the current ink level.

Remove the jammed paper and press the OK button

There are no photos in memory card. / No photo data in USB flash drive.

• There is no image data saved on the memory card or the USB flash drive that can be read by this machine.

NOTE

When a photo was processed on a computer is selected, "?" is displayed on the LCD.

The ink absorber is almost full. Press OK to continue printing. 

The ink absorber is becoming full.

The machine has a built-in ink absorber to hold the ink used during Print Head Cleaning.

Press the OK button to cancel the error so you can continue printing. Once the ink absorber becomes completely full, printing will not be possible

Printer error has occurred 

The machine error has occurred.

Timeout error has occurred. Press OK.

Some errors occurred while copying and a certain time passed.

Press the OK button to dismiss the error, and try to copy again.

The device may be incompatible. Remove the device and check the manual supplied with the connected device

• Check the device connected to the Direct Print Port. Printing photos directly is possible with a PictBridge compliant device or the optional Bluetooth Unit BU-30, or a USB flash drive.

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 machine. You may also have to turn on your device or select Play mode manually after connecting the device to the machine. 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.

Auto head align has failed. Press OK and repeat operation.

• Print Head nozzles are clogged. Press the OK button to dismiss the error, and print the nozzle check pattern to check the status of the Print Head.

After carrying out the above measures, if the problem continues after aligning the Print Head again, press the OK button to dismiss the error, and then perform Manual Print Head Alignment.

An unsupported USB hub is connected. Remove the hub.

If a PictBridge compliant device is connected via a USB hub, remove the hub and connect it directly to the machine.

B200 Printer error has occurred. 

 Learn more about this error here.

**** Printer error has occurred. Turn off power then back on again. If problem persists, see the manual

"****" is displayed in the alphanumeric character and depends on the error occurred.

Cancel printing, and turn off the machine. Then clear the jammed paper or protective material that is preventing the Print Head Holder from moving, and turn on the machine again.

IMPORTANT

• Be careful not to touch the components inside the machine. The machine may not print out properly if you touch it.

• 6000 is displayed:

If any object is placed in front of the machine, remove it.

Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on.

Scanner is not operating correctly.

Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply.

After a while, plug the power cord of the machine back in, and then turn on the machine. 

The card is currently writable from PC. Set to [Not writable from PC]

The Card Slot is set to Writable from USB PC or Writable from LAN PC.