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Question posted by chriscarol6192 on June 20th, 2014

Incorrect Print Head Error Message,help

Recently moved house, and when re installed MP510 printer I have "Incorrect Print head" message displayed on the printer.I have changed ink cartridges, and they are indicating ok ( Red lights on all four). Read about removing print head on your site, but insufficient instruction on this, Can anyone help on this.

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Answer #1: Posted by waelsaidani1 on June 20th, 2014 3:30 AM

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Please try the following to see if we can resolve your issue:

1. Open the cover of the printer.

2. Remove all ink tanks from the printer.

3. Lift up the gray locking lever on the side of the ink tank holder.

4. Gently remove the print head from the carriage unit.

5. Place the print head back in and lock the lever down.

6. Place all of the ink tanks back in the printer.

7. Close the cover and turn the printer off.

8. Unplug the power from the printer. Leave the power unplugged for about 5-10 minutes.

Related Canon PIXMA MP510 Manual Pages

Quick Start Guide - Page 5

... Maintenance 34 Replacing an Ink Tank 34 Keeping the Best Printing Results 39 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 40 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 41 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........42 Print Head Cleaning 44 Print Head Deep Cleaning 46 Aligning the Print Head 48 Cleaning Your Machine 52 Troubleshooting 56 Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD ......57...

Quick Start Guide - Page 6

... changes to a computer, confirm also the following . Before Printing Turning the Machine On and Off Turn on the machine before printing. „ Turning on the Machine Before turning on your computer (or a compatible device). z The machine is displayed on the LCD, see "Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on the machine. Note If the ALARM lamp lights...

Quick Start Guide - Page 21

... printing from a memory card. „ To Change the Print Settings You can change the settings, taking the steps to specify the page size for Memory card mode to 4" x 6" (101 x 152) as page size, media type, bordered or borderless print, etc. Changing the Print Settings This section describes the Settings screen that can be specified on page 18. 1 Display...

Quick Start Guide - Page 38

... the machine to install the ink tanks in the incorrect position. The proper arrangement from the left is displayed on page 57. 34 Routine Maintenance Replace the ink tank with a new one. * If an ink tank related error message is Black , Cyan , Magenta , Yellow . z If printing becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see "Error Message Is Displayed on the...

Quick Start Guide - Page 39

... out of ink z Ink has run out. If an empty ink tank is displayed above an ink tank If the machine detects low ink when you start printing, an error message such as the following appears on the LCD and replace it . * With this condition, you want to continue printing in progress and you want to continue printing, press the OK button...

Quick Start Guide - Page 42

..., see "Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on the ink tank until Print Head Cleaning finishes. *1 Make sure the position of the ink tank into the Print Head. *1 (2) Press on the mark on page 57. 5 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the front end of the tank matches the label. 38 Routine Maintenance z When you start printing after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover...

Quick Start Guide - Page 44

... the ruled lines are lit red. - Print the nozzle check pattern to have a replacement ink tank available. - If any one of the nozzles and then perform Print Head Cleaning. z If the Ruled Lines Are Shifted Step 1 See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 37. Note Before performing maintenance z Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and make sure that...

Quick Start Guide - Page 50

... cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to check the print head condition. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts. The confirmation screen is displayed. (4) (5) Use the { or } button to select Maintenance, then press the OK button. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 41. Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning...

Quick Start Guide - Page 53

... the sheet with a dark pencil (1) or a black ink pen. (2) Load the Print Head Alignment Sheet on the Platen Glass. error message is displayed on page 48. 1 Make sure that has the least noticeable streaks, and fill in the Auto Sheet Feeder. 5 Adjust the print head position. (1) For each row in the Print Head Alignment Sheet (A, B, C, etc.), select the pattern that...

Quick Start Guide - Page 54

... { or } button to select Maintenance/settings, then press the OK button. is displayed, confirm that the pattern is displayed. 6 Adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns and use the [ or ] button to input the number of the pattern that has the least noticeable streaks. (2) Move the cursor to column B, and then use the { or } button...

Quick Start Guide - Page 60

...Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 57 z "LCD Cannot Be Seen At All or Is Hard to See" on page 59 z "An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 59 z "Cannot Install the MP Drivers" on page 60 z "Cannot Connect to Computer Properly" on page 61 z "Printing... Printed" on page 62 z "Colors Are Unclear" on page 62 z "Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is...

Quick Start Guide - Page 61

... intervals) indicates the tank is recommended." If you want to continue printing in this condition, you want to continue printing, press the OK button with the ink tank installed. Troubleshooting 57 z The machine may have run out. Use only alphanumeric characters. Replacing the ink tank is low. Then printing can be damaged if printing is flashing, ink may be read by...

Quick Start Guide - Page 62

.... "Some ink tanks are not installed in place." If the Print Head is already installed, remove the Print Head once and then reinstall it is off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine.) Disconnect the cable connecting the machine and the device, and then reconnect it . * With this machine. This error message indicates that the ink tanks are...

Quick Start Guide - Page 67

... tank is not resolved after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning, turn off the tape completely along the perforation. The ink lamp lights up red when the ink tank is still not resolved after 24 hours or later. Action Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and check the ink lamps. Make sure that ink is not lit, press the mark...

Quick Start Guide - Page 71

..., and close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). See "Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on the LCD and take the appropriate action. Slow flashing (at about 3-second intervals) indicates ink is remaining. Ink tank is not installed securely. / Part of the orange tape is low. Make sure all of the orange tape is peeled off the tape...

Quick Start Guide - Page 76

... correct, change the paper source. The MP Drivers may not be a problem with the relay device. Load paper and press the OK button. In non-XP Windows, click Start > Settings > Printers. (2)Click the Canon MP510 Printer icon. (3)Open the File menu and select Properties. (4)Click the Ports tab to resolve the error, see "Error Message Is Displayed on the...

Quick Start Guide - Page 77

... of printers and that the ink absorber is not connected properly. Press the OK button to resolve the error, see "Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on the machine. If the POWER lamp is replaced, you cannot add the machine, follow the procedure below to check that the USB cable is installed to hold the ink used during Print Head...

Quick Start Guide - Page 78

... before connection. If the problem is not resolved by this machine. z For the errors indicated on automatically. Error Message On Camera Action "Printer in the display on page 65. If the machine is warming up, wait until printing is complete. z This section describes errors that are using a digital camera or digital video camcorder that may have to turn...

Quick Start Guide - Page 79

... displayed on the machine, and reprint. Please be advised that was once empty is defective. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on the machine. "Printer error" An error requiring servicing may be liable for example. Troubleshooting 75 "Printer cover open" Close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) on page 34. This error message indicates that is still not resolved, the Print Head...

Easy Setup Instructions - Page 1

... sure the ink lamp lights red. Important Do not connect the USB cable until it may be some transparent or light blue ink on the inside the machine. b Twist off and discard the orange protective cap located on the bottom of the ink tank. Serial Number Location d Insert the Print Head. e Lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) slightly to...