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Question posted by dwe625 on March 10th, 2013

5100 Error And How Do I Fix It

How do I fix it

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Answer #1: Posted by tintinb on March 11th, 2013 6:35 PM
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Based on my online research, you can fix the Error 5100 of your Canon PIXMA MX512 printer by following the solutions provided below.
  • Clear debris from carriage head
  • Lubricate the purge cap
  • Remove Paper Jammed
  • Set the ink cartridges properly
  • Clean the Timing film

More solutoins are also provided from the following links:

Here's the user's manual if you need more information.

http://www.helpowl.com/manuals/Canon/PIXMAMX512/155535

If you have more questions, please don't hesitate to ask here at HelpOwl. Experts here are always willing to answer your questions to the best of our knowledge and expertise.

Regards,

Tintin

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Guide for Printer Setup for Network - Page 1

... Guide This guide provides information for setting up a network connection for Connection Cable Connection Printer Setup Character Entry Troubleshooting Network Connection Wireless Connection Preparation for Connection Printer Setup Setup Procedure Selection Push Button Method Standard setup WPS Other setup (Advanced setup) Disable WEP WPA/WPA2 Wired Connection Preparation for the printer.
Guide for Printer Setup for Network - Page 2

...connected to the access point (A) (or wireless network router) you want to connect your printer to. • The configuration, router functions, setup procedures and security settings of... your network administrator. • Take added care when connecting to a network that the printer is turned on the printer. Press the MENU button (A) on . Be sure to prepare an access point. Change...
Guide for Printer Setup for Network - Page 3

... → d-D Connecting to the Network by Entering the Access Point's Settings Directly on the printer but you are unsure if your access point or router supports this technology, press the Stop button... and choose Standard setup. c Setup Procedure Selection The printer will automatically search for access points supporting WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). If the...
Guide for Printer Setup for Network - Page 4

... point. 3. Press the OK button on the access point (for or connecting to the access point manual. 2. Press and hold the WPS button on the printer within 2 minutes. The network connection setup is now complete. d-A Push Button Method d Connection Using WPS 1. When the left screen appears, press the OK button...
Guide for Printer Setup for Network - Page 5

... sure that the network password is case-sensitive. 8. When the left screen appears, press the OK button. Select your access point or router into the printer. 6. Character entry is correct. Press the OK button. 7. The network connection setup is now complete. Select Standard setup. 2. Enter the network password (WEP key or...
Guide for Printer Setup for Network - Page 6

...The network connection setup is now complete. Select WPS. 2. When the left screen appears, press the OK button. For details on the printer flashes while searching for about 5 seconds). Press the OK button. 6. The (blue) Wi-Fi lamp on pressing the WPS ... (for or connecting to the access point manual. 7. Press and hold the WPS button on the printer within 2 minutes.
Guide for Printer Setup for Network - Page 9

...Cap (A) of disclosing data such as your personal information to a third party. • This printer cannot be lit. Wired Connection a Preparation for Connection Before Starting Wired Connection Setup 1. b ...turned on the left side at the same time. • When using a router, connect the printer and computer to a network that the computer and router (A) (or access point) are connected. ...
Guide for Printer Setup for Network - Page 10

Use the buttons (A) to select the Setup icon. 3. Press the OK button. 6. Press the OK button. 10.Select Wired LAN active. 11. Press the MENU button (A) on the printer. 2. Press the OK button. 8. Select Change wireless/wired. 9. Press the OK button (B). 4. c Printer Setup 1. Select Device settings. 5. Select LAN settings. 7. Press the OK button.
Guide for Printer Setup for Network - Page 12

... character options for that key. Multiple characters are available. Enter characters using the Numeric buttons (A) on assigned characters, refer to use. For details on the printer. SP Each time you want to "Key Assignments" below . 1. Character Entry You can enter the characters using the Numeric buttons. Follow the procedure below...
Guide for Printer Setup for Network - Page 13

... other causes. After checking the above points, press the left Function button (A) on this printer. Wireless connection settings of your access point or router. • Are the computer and ...• Is the network device turned on? "WPA/WPA2 Enterprise" is not supported on the printer to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer.  Multiple access points...
Guide for Printer Setup for Network - Page 14

...Setup, then press the OK button. 3. Follow the procedure below : If the DHCP function of the printer will be detected.  The Access Point Name is inactive, enable the DHCP function and con&#...use nearby may be other causes. For details on the access point, change the settings of the printer. 1. Select Device settings, then press the OK button. 4. Select LAN settings > Confi...
Guide for Printer Setup for Network - Page 15

...so that the WEP key entered for the access point is enabled on the printer. Make sure that the MAC address of the printer directly. If using WEP key number 2, 3 or 4 of the access ... WEP key number 1, or select a WEP key number by entering wireless connection settings of the printer will be other than TKIP or change the communication standard to the manual supplied with the access ...
Guide for Printer Setup for Network - Page 17

...configure WPS settings again. WPS  Cannot connect. The screen appears when an error occurs. Press the WPS button on how to check the settings of the access point, refer... to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer.  Timeout error. Check the access point. Multiple access points are detected. See the access point manual....
Guide for Printer Setup for Network - Page 18

...or contact its manufacturer. "WPA/WPA2 Enterprise" is not resolved, there may be entered on the printer directly. Advanced setup  The Target Access Point is set as the security protocol (encryption ...SSID, etc.) or disable the stealth mode, then press the left Function button (A) on the printer to search for the access point again. If "WPA/WPA2 Enterprise" is Not Detected Check the...
Guide for Printer Setup for Network - Page 19

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Setup Guide - Page 3

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Installation Guide - Page 1

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Installation Guide - Page 6

...to follow instructions. Simply insert the Setup CD-ROM that shipped with your printer into your CD-ROM drive and proceed through the easy to select Wireless... the installation routine of the software that came with your printer on the Connection Method Selection screen. 6 Installing the Drivers & Software > Installing the PIXMA MX512 on Your Wireless Network If you are installing your...
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