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Question posted by hashlaura on October 20th, 2015

I Have A Full Ink Cartridge In The Printer And It Gives Me A U162 Message

Have tried turning off and on. Reloaded 2 new cartridges and prints for 20 pages and then comes on again. Cleaned the ink cartridge. Placed cartridge in a number of times. Any help?

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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on October 20th, 2015 2:35 AM
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Hi. See the video here www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sEH2GAtNTY for assistance.

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Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 2

... may not be encountered when setting up a network and their possible causes and solutions. P.6 Description for wireless connection. P.7 The Machine is Not Displayed (Detected) P.7 Check Printer Settings dialog box is Displayed Failed to connect to your network device (router, access point, etc.) or application software. Description for Windows users. Network Setup...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 3

... to configure settings of the machine, refer to "Wireless Setup Using Easy Setup" in the printed manual: Getting Started. Enable SSID broadcast (connection via "ANY" SSID, etc.) disabled or ...Check 1, 2, 3 and 4 of "Connection Checklist" on page 15, then press the left FUNCTION button (A) on the machine. Check 2 Turn off the access point, turn it back on, A then press the left FUNCTION button ...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 4

...page 2. Check the WEP key (hexadecimal) created automatically on the access point, then enter it on the machine. • For details on how to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer. is Displayed Check The message...LAN Settings Directly on the Machine" on how to check the WEP key number of the machine directly, refer to the manual supplied with the access ...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 5

... standard when the access point is Displayed Check The message appears when multiple access points with the access point or...page 11. Glossary • DHCP function A function to automatically assign required information (IP address, etc.) to computers, printers or other than TKIP or set the communication standard to other devices connected to the network. • MAC address A unique number...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 6

.... Check 4 Is the MAC address filtering enabled on the access point? • For details on page 11. Set the access point to accept the MAC address of the machine. • After that the...on the access point? is Displayed Check The message appears when no access point is correct, then press the OK button again. Check 3 Turn off the access point, then turn it back on. • After that, ...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 7

...printers or other devices connected to block access from unauthorized wireless devices by following the procedures in the printed manual: Getting Started. Perform setup again by saving the MAC addresses of the access point is Displayed Check The message...A unique number assigned to each network device. • MAC address filtering A function to the network. Action The message appears when...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 8

... when configuring the network setting for the machine. Refer to "Wireless Setup Using Easy Setup" in the printed manual: Getting Started. • Check Check the printer settings (B), click Next (C), then click Wireless LAN Setup Information on page 15, then click Update (A). ENGLISH Problems during Software Installation • When using the { } [ ] and OK buttons...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 9

...that you follow Check 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8 of "Connection Checklist" on page 15, then click Redetect (A). Check Printer Settings dialog box is active. • For details on how to check settings of...to the manual supplied with the network device or contact its manufacturer.  A A The message appears when the machine cannot be detected. For a wired connection, make sure that the ...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 10

... or "Wired Setup" and onward in the printed manual: Getting Started. • Click Wireless LAN Setup Information (B) on the Check Printer Settings dialog box to display the access point ...function A function to automatically assign required information (IP address, etc.) to computers, printers or other devices connected to the network. • Privacy separator feature A function to prevent communication...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 11

... key. Follow the procedure below. For details on assigned characters, refer to "Key Assignments" on page 11. 3 Repeat and to the computer. You may need to restart your computer. • Search for that key. Each time you press the button, the entry mode displayed on the upper right of the screen changes...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 12

... case mode abc ABC abc DEF def GHI ghi 5 5 JKL jkl 6 6 MNO mno 7 7 PQRS pqrs 8 8 TUV tuv 9 9 WXYZ wxyz 0 0 # - . SP: Indicates a single space. SP Each time you press this button, the entry mode changes between numeric mode 123, upper case mode ABC and lower case mode abc. Follow the procedure below...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 13

...upper and lower case letters of the alphabet correctly. WPA/WPA2 Go to on page WEP Go to the selected security protocol. on page 13. • When WEP 40 bit or WEP 128 bit is selected in... press the OK button. For details on how to enter characters, refer to "Character Entry" on page 10. • Enter the same access point name/network name (SSID) as an encryption standard, ...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 14

...then press the OK button. • When using AirPort, select WEP key 1 in the screen. Selecting other key numbers will disable the connection between the machine and AirPort. Go to . 10-B WPA/WPA2 1 Enter the network key ... key is correct, then press the OK button. ENGLISH 10-A WEP 1 Select the WEP key number you want to . 11 When the completion screen appears, press the OK button. 13
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 17

... Setup" and onward in the printed manual: Getting Started. If the warning message appears, set the security software ...to corporate networks and the Internet. 16 Check 5 Is the Wi-Fi lamp (A) lit blue? Check 7 Is wired LAN enabled? A If the lamp is not lit, press the Setup button, then using a router, are the Ethernet cables of the printer...
MX420 series Getting Started - Page 57

...20 transactions) Sequential broadcasting (max. 21 destinations) Rejected numbers (max. 10 destinations) 55 Interface USB Port: Hi-Speed USB *1 Direct Print...placed with a pitch of 1/4800 inch at USB 1.1. *2 Maximum speed: 1.44 Mbps. *3 JPEG/PNG only. *4 Bluetooth connection is required. Weight Approx. 8.8 kg (Approx. 19.3 lb) * With the FINE Cartridges...: Approx. 1 minute/page at 33.6 kbps (...
Quick Guide - Page 8

...8226; To display recommended items in Image Display or to edit/print selected items, you agree to the license agreement by following restrictions... In this guide, descriptions are mainly based on your scanner or printer. Keep these points in mind. • Refer to the Canon...the screens displayed when using Image Display for the first time, you must agree to the license agreement. You can ...
Quick Guide - Page 23

...or accesses the Canon website. The model name display format varies depending on the registered printer/scanner. Add to Shortcut Menu Adds the selected function to display a menu containing ...addition, control-click a function icon to the Shortcut Menu. (3) Model Name Area The printer/scanner model name registered in the Preferences dialog is displayed. Click to display the Preferences dialog....
Quick Guide - Page 29

... model name. Display the Preferences dialog by one of Quick Menu compatible scanners installed on your computer. 29 from the Canon Quick Menu. Select Model Printer Displays the printer model name. in the displayed menu. • Click (Preferences Dialog) displayed at the bottom of Quick Menu compatible...
Quick Guide - Page 30

... selected for Printer, the same printer will be automatically selected for Scanner. Note If your login information will be sent automatically from the next time you access CANON iMAGE GATEWAY to access the Canon website periodically and check for USB connection and network connection separately. Select Your Place of Residence Region or Country Settings...
Quick Guide - Page 32

... may not be complete in the following cases. • A Quick Menu compatible printer/scanner driver is not installed on how to your computer. • The printer/scanner driver installation is not complete. The printer/scanner was not connected to install the printer/scanner driver. Make sure that none of the Preferences dialog in the...

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