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How to fix Error 6A81 on Canon printers

MAJ 03/01/15 Error 6A81 appears on Canon printers like Pixma IP4800, MG5140, MG5150, MX882... Solution 1 : This is a purge unit error. There maybe something jamming the purge unit or just a absorber out of place which is picking up on the carriage preventing it from moving correctly.  Try to move the carriage away from the purge (its where the printhead/carriage parks its self on the right side of the machine) with no resistance then you can shine a torch into the machine and look at the purge unit.  There maybe crumpled paper jammed in the purge.  If all looks well, the purge unit may be defective and had to be replaced.  Solution 2 : The wiper on the purge may have stuck. It slides back and forth and they have been known to stick.  Push it with a long screwdriver to see if it moves. Solution 3 : Something is blocking the printer inside. It could be a paper jam or a foreign object.  Check using a flashlight, to ensure there is nothing obstructing t

How to fix Error 46 on Brother printers

To fix error 46 you have to reset the purge counter. Solution : Enter machine maintenance mode (on MFC210C all four photo/copy/fax/scan lights flash in maintenance mode). FAX models with numerical keypads: Press the Menu/Set, *, 2, 8, 6 and 4 keys within two seconds. (if you fail to complete the correct key sequence within two seconds, press the Stop key to try again). Other (non-FAX) models: Press the Menu/Set and Black Start keys. Next press the “up arrow” key four times to enter the maintenance mode). Press the 8 then 0 keys in the initial stage of the maintenance mode to call up the machine's log information list (function code 80). Press the Black Start key several times to scroll through the log information list to reach the purge counter . Press the 2, 7, 8, and 3 keys in this order to reset the purge count to zero. Press the Stop/Exit key to return to the initial stage of the maintenance mode. Press the 9 key twice to return to the standby state. If you w

Xerox phaser 8550 & 8560: error code 09,038.46

Solution : Turn off the printer. Turn on the printer. As soon as you see XEROX start moving across the display, hold down the back and help buttons until you see " beginning service mode " on the display. Release the buttons, it will now come up in the service mode. Scroll down to the function menu, hit ok, scroll to clear isc fault, hit ok.  Hit the back button to get back to the first menu then exit diagnostics, hit ok when it asks if you want to restart in customer mode.

Ink System Failure on HP Photosmart C6180, C5180

With error code "0xc..." , 0xc19a002e, 0xc18a0306, 0xc18a0206 Solution 1: Press and hold the “*” key. Press the “#” key and release both keys. Display should say “Enter Special Key Combo” Press and release in sequence the “1”, “2” and “3” buttons. Screen says "support" R0631M Press and release the right arrow button until the display says “System Configuration Menu”. Press and release the “OK” button. Display should say “Hardware failure status”. If not there already, Arrow Key over to “Hardware failure status”, Press and release the “OK” button. Display should say “Hardware failure status: Clear. Press OK to clear”. Press and release the “OK” Button. Message changes to “Hardware failure status Cleared. Press Cancel to continue”. Press and release the “CANCEL” button as many times as necessary, so that, either the “Welcome to Photosmart Express” screen appears, or, the “Ink System Failure” screen appears. DO NOT TRY TO PRINT AT THIS STAGE. Usi

An officiel reset utility for some Epson printers

SSC Utility is a free software to reset wast ink pad of Epson printers. But it doesn't work for the last printers. For some of them (the list below), Epson give an official reset utility : Artisan 50, 700, 710, 725, 800, 810, 835 PictureMate Charm PM225 PictureMate Dash PictureMate Show PM300 PictureMate Zoom Stylus C120 Stylus CX4400, CX4450 Stylus CX7400, CX7450 Stylus CX8400 Stylus CX9400Fax Stylus NX100, NX105, NX200, NX215, NX300, NX400, NX415, NX420, NX510, NX515, NX625 Stylus Photo R1900, R280, R2880, RX595, RX680 WorkForce 30, 40, 60, 310, 315, 320, 323, 325, 500, 520, 600, 610, 615, 630, 633, 635, 840, 1100  Official Reset Utility website: https://ipr.ebz.epson.net/ipr/maintenance.do

How to solve error C000 on Canon Pixma MX870 and MX860

MX870, MX860, MG520... Solution 1 : Switch off the printer Disconnect the power cable Open door: Remove the orange protective tape ( A ) and remove the white polystyrene ( protective equipment ) ( B ) . Verify in the printer there is no protective equipment : Close the door. Connect the cable and switch on. Solution 2 : - Check for any  foreign body in the printer: piece of paper , paper clip ... - Check for any paper jams . Solution 3: - This error code C000 could be made by an empty cartridge: check for this. Link about Canon MX870: How to reset the ink absorber´s counter

How to fix error 0xc4eb841a, Oxc4eb841a on HP Printers

Solution 1 : Open the front door of the printer. Remove the cartridges and close the cover. Turn off the printer and remove the power cords and USB back. With the printer off, press the power button for 10 seconds. Reconnect the power cord and turn on the printer. Replace the cartridges. Reconnect USB cable If error persiste, contact HP Support. Solution 2 : Replace the printhead ( CN642A or CN643A )

Error 0x61011beb, 0x61011bec, 0x610000f6, 0x61000f6 on HP Officejet and Photosmart printers

MAJ 27/05/17 Ox61011beb, 0x61011beb, 0x61011bec, 0x610000f6, 0x61000f6, Ox61011bed, 0x61011bed, 0x61000032, 06x610000f These error code could appears on these printers: HP Photosmart D5460, D5463, et D5468, C390A HP Officejet 6000 6500 6500A 7000 7110 Solution 1: With the printer power on, disconnect the USB cable from the computer. Remove the ink cartridges Unplug the power cord. Wait for at least 1 minute. Plug the unit back in (press the power button if necessary) Wait for the "Insert Cartridges" message. Reinstall the cartridges Close the product doors If you receive a recalibration message, allow the printer to complete this task Reconnect the USB cable Try your print job again Solution 2 : Plug it directly into the wall, rather than into a UPS. Verify that the unit is switched on. Disconnect the USB/Ethernet cable from the All-in-One and also disconnect power cable from All-in-One and also from wall outlet. Wait 30 seconds. Plug in the

How to solve Error Code 6A00 on Canon Pixma printers

Error code 6A00 is a Canon generic code for paper path jam. Solution 1: Move the printhead carriage back and forth a few times. Solution 2: Check the purge unit: Moving the print head assembly will not clear a purge unit if its jammed with paper, paper clips, push pins, screws, cookie crisp, flower bud pods or the like. Solution 3: Press the ink pads down in the purge unit.

Error code 5.155.55 on Canon printers

Error code 5,155,55 , is a communication error between the scanner and the computer. This error could appears with Canon, Brother, HP, Epson printers... Solution 1 : Power off and unplug the printer from the computer. Uninstall the Canon software. Restart the computer and download the last Canon driver Install the driver and restart Windows Reconnect the printer and switch it on. Solution 2 : Check for the USB cable: it must be connected to the back of the printer. Try another USB cable. Solution 3 : Connect the USB cable on another USB port of the computer.

Error 5100 on Canon printers

 MAJ 17/09/14 Error 5100 appears on these Canon printers: MP140, MP150, MP160, MP190, MP210, MP220,  MP800, MP810, MP170, MP180, MP450, MP460, MP830, MP970, MP980, MP240, MP250, MP260, MP270, MP480, MP500, MP510, MP520, MP530, MP540, MP620, MP550, MP560, MP610, MP630, MP800, MP810, MP830, MP970, MP980, MG2100, MG3100, MG4100, MG5100, MP640, MP990, MG5200, MG5300, MG6100, MG6200, MG8100, MG8200 It's a Carriage error. Solution 1: Look inside for a tiny object like a piece of paper, a staple... Solution 2: The purge cap (the white sliding mechanism that the print head parks to when it's not in use) may be not lubricated well enough . Lubricate the sliders with some white grease (don't get it on the small wipers or the black caps); this repair probably require to remove the right panel off of the printer to gain access to the purge mechanism. Solution 3: Clean the timing strip: there is a thin plastic strip running across the width in front of and belo

Error number 0xc18a0301 on HP printers

Solution : Follow the below steps on the front panel of the All-in-One printer: A. - Press and Hold the “Print Photos” and “Red Eye Removal” buttons. Release both buttons. Display should say “Enter Special Key Combo” B. - Press and release in sequence “Red Eye Removal”, “Print Photos”, “Red Eye Removal” Display says "enter special key combo" Press and release in sequence “Red Eye Removal”, “Print Photos”, “Red Eye Removal” . If "support COxxFN0723BR" appears with "uiaux" message, perform the below steps: 2. Press and release the right arrow button until the display says “System Configuration Menu”. (on C8100 use Touch Screen) 3. Press and release the “OK” button. 4. Display should say “Hardware failure status”. If not there already, Arrow Key over to “Hardware failure status. 5. Press and release the “OK” button 6. Display should say “Hardware failure status: Clear. Press OK to clear”. 7. Press and release the “OK” Button. Message changes

Canon LBP2900: Error Code E100 0000

Error code E#100, ERR 100 or E100-0000 is a laser scanner unit error. Solution 1 : Turn off the printer, wait 10 minutes, and then turn it on again. Solution 2 : Flip open the top of the printer.  Look for a small shutter that holds the laser: carefully force this open with your hands and force the laser out into the center of the tracking cradle. After you move the laser, unplug the printer for a few minutes.  Plug the printer back in. Solution 3 : If the same error occurs, it's necessary to contact a service representative.

Error P22 on Canon printers

Error P22 or P,2,2 is a scanner error. Solution 1 : Power off the printer unplung the power cord Wait 5 minutes Plug in the power cord Switch on the printer Solution 2: If the printer is still under warranty, contact the Canon support. Solution 3: The scanner unit or the logic board is defective. The best thing to do: buy a new printer !

How to fix error E-91 or E91 on Epson printers

Error code E-91 means the waste ink counter is full. It had to be resetted in order to fix the problem. For some Epson printers, the software SSC Utility can reset the counter. But for the new Epson printers, you have to buy the software (on ebay for example or EpsonReset.com ): Epson Artisan series Artisan 700, Artisan 725, Artisan 800, Artisan 835, Artisan 837, EP-901A Epson B and BX series B1100, B1110, B300, B300DN, B310, B310N, B40W, B42WD, B500DN, B510, B510DN, B510N, B518DN, BX300F, BX305FW, BX310FN, BX525WD, BX600FW, BX610FW, BX620FWD, BX625FWD Epson Stylus C series C20, C40, C41, C42, C43, C44, C45, C46, C58, C59, C63, C64, C67, C68, C70, C76, C77, C78, C79, C80, C82, C83, C86, C87, C88, C90, C92, C93, C94, C95, C97, C98, C99, C110, C120, C480, C560, C660, C670, C680, C777, C880, C888 Epson Stylus CX series CX1390, CX1500 ,CX1600, CX2800, CX2900, CX3100, CX3200, CX3300, CX3400, CX3500, CX3600, CX3650, CX3700, CX3800, CX3805, CX3810, CX3900, CX4000, CX4100,