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An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD - MX432 / MX439

Article ID: ART137994 | Date published: 05/13/2015 | Date last updated: 04/28/2020
 

Description

Learn about the error messages that you may see on the screen of the PIXMA MX432 / MX439.

Solution

An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD
ID: 8201353900_ EN_ 2
 

 
Issue

 

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

 
Cause

Check ink U051/U052
Summary

 

  • The FINE cartridge is not installed.
Install the FINE cartridge.
  • Appropriate FINE cartridge is not installed.
Install the appropriate FINE cartridge.
 

 
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Replacing a FINE Cartridge
Cause

Check ink U059
Summary

 

Appropriate ink cartridge is not installed.
Printing cannot be executed because the ink cartridge is not compatible with this machine.
Install the appropriate ink cartridge.
If you want to cancel printing, press the machine's Stop button.

 
See Also
Replacing a FINE Cartridge
Cause

Check ink U053
Summary

 

The FINE cartridge is not installed properly.
Open the paper output cover. When the head cover opens, push up the ink cartridge lock lever to confirm that the FINE cartridges are installed properly. After that, close the paper output cover.
If the error is not resolved, remove the FINE cartridges, then install them again.
Refer to [ Replacing a FINE Cartridge ] for how to install the FINE cartridges.

 
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Cause

Check ink U075/U076
Summary

 

Make sure that each FINE Cartridge is installed in the correct position.

 
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Replacing a FINE Cartridge
Cause

Check ink U140
Summary

 

The ink cartridge cannot be recognized.
Printing cannot be executed because the ink cartridge may not be installed properly or may not be compatible with this machine.
Install the appropriate ink cartridge.
If you want to cancel printing, press the machine's Stop button.

 
See Also
Replacing a FINE Cartridge
Cause

Check ink U150
Summary

 

The FINE cartridge cannot be recognized.
Replace the FINE cartridge.
If the error is not resolved, the FINE cartridge may be damaged.

 
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Replacing a FINE Cartridge
Cause

Check ink U162
Summary

 

The ink may have run out.
The function for detecting the remaining ink level will be disabled since the ink level cannot be correctly detected.
If you want to continue printing without this function, press the machine's Stop button for at least 5 seconds.
Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in order to obtain optimum qualities.
Please be advised that Canon shall not be liable for any malfunction or trouble caused by continuation of printing under the ink out condition.
Reference:
  • If the function for detecting the remaining ink level is disabled, is displayed on the LCD.
  • Since the information contained in the fax may be lost if it is printed in this condition, the received fax will not be printed and will be stored in the machine's memory until the ink cartridge is replaced. You must manually print out faxes that were stored in the memory. You can change the setting so that the received fax is forcibly printed out instead of being stored in the memory, but all or part of the fax information may not be printed because of the ink out condition.

 
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Cause

Check ink U163
Summary

 

The ink has run out.
Replace the ink cartridge and close the paper output cover.
If printing is in progress and you want to continue printing, press the machine's Stop button for at least 5 seconds with the ink cartridge installed. Then printing can continue under the ink out condition.
The function for detecting the remaining ink level will be disabled.
Replace the empty ink cartridge immediately after the printing. The resulting print quality is not satisfactory, if printing is continued under the ink out condition.
Reference:
  • If the function for detecting the remaining ink level is disabled, is displayed on the LCD.
  • Since the information contained in the fax may be lost if it is printed in this condition, the received fax will not be printed and will be stored in the machine's memory until the ink cartridge is replaced. You must manually print out faxes that were stored in the memory. You can change the setting so that the received fax is forcibly printed out instead of being stored in the memory, but all or part of the fax information may not be printed because of the ink out condition.

 
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Cause

 
Summary

 

The ink absorber is almost full.
Press the machine's OK button to continue printing. 

 
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Cause

Printer error occurred 5B02/5B04/5B12/5B14
Summary

 

The machine error has occurred.
 

 
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Cause

Timeout error Press [OK]
Summary

 

Some errors occurred while copying and a certain time passed.
Press the OK button to dismiss the error, and try to copy again.

 
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Cause

Incompatible device Disconnect the cable from direct print port
Summary

 

  • 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.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 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.

 
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Cause

Failed to scan the head alignment sheet Press [OK]
Summary

 

Scanning the print head alignment sheet has failed.
Press the OK button to dismiss the error, then take the actions described below.
  • Make sure that the print head alignment sheet is set in the correct position and orientation on the platen glass.Make sure the platen glass and the print head alignment sheet are not dirty.Make sure the type and size of loaded paper is suitable for Automatic Print Head Alignment. For Automatic Print Head Alignment, always load one sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper.Make sure if print head nozzles are clogged. Print the nozzle check pattern to check the status of the print head.
If the error is not resolved, connect the machine to the computer and align the print head on the printer driver.

 
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Cause

Unsupported USB hub Remove hub
Summary

 

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

 
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Cause

Remove the protective material or tape
Summary

 

The protective material for the FINE cartridge or the tape remains attached.
Check the inside of the machine. If the protective material or the tape remains attached, remove it.

 
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Cause

Printer error has occurred Contact service center B200
Summary

You may be able to recover from this error by replacing the ink cartridges.

 Learn more about troubleshooting the B200 error.
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Cause

Printer error has occurred ****
Summary

 

"****" is displayed in the alphanumeric character and depends on the error occurred.
  • 5100 is displayed:
Follow the procedures below.
Check 1: Check if the protective material is left inside the printer
Check 2: Check if there is any foreign material inside the printer
Check 3: Check the encoder film conditions, and clean it if it is smeared

 
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Cause

 
Summary

 

- Check 1: Check if the protective material is left inside the printer
If the error occurs during on-arrival setup of the printer, confirm that all the protective orange tapes and white packing materials are removed.
-> [ Removing the Protective Material ]

 
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Cause

 
Summary

 

- Check 2: Check if there is any foreign material inside the printer
If foreign material such as jammed paper is inside the printer, the FINE cartridge cannot move properly, causing faulty printing or Error 5100.
Check and remove any foreign material inside the printer, following the procedures below.
-> [ Paper Jams]

 
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Cause

 
Summary

 

- Check 3: Check the encoder film conditions, and clean it if it is smeared
The printer detects the position of the FINE cartridge holder by the encoder film. If the film is smeared, the holder position cannot be detected properly, resulting in Error 5100.
Check the encoder film condition and clean it if it is smeared, while following the procedures below.
 

 
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Cause

 
Summary

 

  • In other cases:
Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply.
Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on.
 
Important:
  • If you disconnect the power plug, all the faxes stored in the machine's memory are deleted.

 
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Cause
  • 5200 is Displayed
 
Summary

 

 
If replacing the FINE Cartridge does not resolve the issue, turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord 
Important:
  • If you disconnect the power plug, all the faxes stored in the machine's memory are deleted.

 
Cause

Load paper Load paper and press [OK]
Summary

 

Reload the paper correctly and press the OK button.
Reference:
  • When sending faxes before printing out received data, press the Stop button to resolve the error. After you press the Stop button to resolve the error, ensure to press the FAX button in order to print out data remained in the machine's memory.

 
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Cause

Document in ADF Press [OK]
Summary

 

The document is jammed in the ADF. Remove the document page jammed in the ADF, then press the OK button. Operate again after resolving the error.

 
See Also
Paper Jams
Cause

Set document on ADF Press [OK]
Summary

 

No document in the ADF.
Press the OK button to resolve the error, then operate again after loading documents.

 
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Cause

Close the feeder cover [OK] Eject the document
Summary

 

Documents remain in the ADF.
Press the OK button to eject documents and press the Stop button to stop ejecting.

 
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Cause

Document too long Press [OK]
Summary

 

The document is too long or is jammed in the ADF.
Remove the document page jammed in the ADF, then press the OK button. After resolving the error, make sure that the document you are loading meets the machine's requirements before redoing the operation.

 
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Paper Jams
Cause

Check page size Press [OK]
Summary

 

The size of the loaded paper is different from that specified in the paper size setting.
Load the same size of paper as that specified in the paper size setting, then press the OK button.

 
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Cause

Open the paper output tray
Summary

 

Open the front tray to resume printing.

 
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Cause

Cover is open Close the cover
Summary

 

The paper output cover is open. Close the paper output cover.

 
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Cause

Paper jammed Clear paper jam and press [OK]
Summary

 

If paper has jammed in the machine, clear the jam, reload the paper in the machine correctly and then press the OK button.

 
See Also
Paper Jams
Cause

Data error Press [OK]
Summary

 

A power failure has occurred or the power cord has been unplugged when the faxes are stored in the machine's memory.
Important:
  • If a power failure occurs or you unplug the power cord, all faxes stored in the machine's memory are deleted.

 
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Cause

 
Summary

 

Press the OK button.
After pressing the OK button, the list of the faxes deleted from the machine's memory will be printed.

 
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Cause

Cannot print
Summary

 

The specified data cannot be printed.
When you print the contents on CREATIVE PARK PREMIUM, confirm the message on the computer screen, make sure that genuine Canon FINE cartridges are all installed properly, then start printing again.

 
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