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Users from all around the world are reporting on getting the problem<br />

with the <strong>Canon</strong> <strong>Printer</strong> and got <strong>Error</strong> <strong>Code</strong> <strong>5100</strong> on their computer<br />

display screen. The <strong>Error</strong> <strong>Code</strong> <strong>5100</strong> is indicating that there the<br />

ink carriage has problems. Typically something currently is<br />

hammed the cartridge carriage. So, <strong>Error</strong> <strong>5100</strong> is related a<br />

carriage error which can generally be fixed by using service mode<br />

and flushing the printer heads when it has a blockage and using<br />

other troubleshooting solutions. So, if you are facing the exact<br />

same problem with your <strong>Canon</strong> <strong>Printer</strong>, then you don’t need <strong>to</strong><br />

worry about it. Here, the blog will guide very easy steps <strong>to</strong> “<strong>How</strong><br />

<strong>to</strong> <strong>Fix</strong> <strong>Canon</strong> <strong>Printer</strong> <strong>Error</strong> <strong>Code</strong> <strong>5100</strong>? So, you just need <strong>to</strong><br />

follow the below solutions or step <strong>to</strong> quickly solve the error.<br />

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Solution 1:- Verify Inside <strong>Printer</strong> for a Tiny Object<br />

First, you have <strong>to</strong> printer turned off and the power cord unplugged.<br />

Then open the machine and inspect the inside. Verify that you see any stray pieces of<br />

paper along the paper’s usual route. Also, look inside for a tiny object like a piece of<br />

paper, a staple.<br />

If you are found tiny objects, then you should go <strong>to</strong> next solution.<br />

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Solution 2:- Apply Purge Mechanism<br />

The purge cap (the white sliding mechanism which the print head parks <strong>to</strong><br />

when it is not in use) may be not lubricated well enough. Lubricate the sliders<br />

with some white grease (don not get it on the small wipers or the black caps).<br />

This thing repair probably requires removing the right panel off of the printer <strong>to</strong><br />

gain access <strong>to</strong> the purge mechanism.<br />

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Solution 3:- Clean the Timing Strip<br />

You should try <strong>to</strong> clean the timing strip, then there is a thin plastic<br />

strip running across the width in front of and below the drive belt.<br />

There are five black vertical lines on this strip. If the strip gets a<br />

piece of crud on it, you get an <strong>Error</strong> <strong>Code</strong> <strong>5100</strong> during the startup<br />

sequence.<br />

Then gently clean this strip with a damp lint-free tissue or clean<br />

clothes.<br />

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Solution 4: – Reseat the Ink Cartridges<br />

• Turn off the <strong>Canon</strong> printer and unplug it from the outlet.<br />

• Press the “On/Off” but<strong>to</strong>n while you plug the cable back in.<br />

• Hit the “S<strong>to</strong>p/Reset” but<strong>to</strong>n two times while holding down the “On/Off”<br />

but<strong>to</strong>n, then let go of the “On/Off” but<strong>to</strong>n. This puts the printer in<strong>to</strong> fac<strong>to</strong>ry<br />

mode.<br />

• Hit the right arrow but<strong>to</strong>n until you see “Shipping Mode 3” on the LCD<br />

display. Hit “OK” <strong>to</strong> select it.<br />

• Hit the “S<strong>to</strong>p/Reset” but<strong>to</strong>n when you see a message that says “Without<br />

Cleaning.” This tells the <strong>Canon</strong> printer <strong>to</strong> print out a test page.<br />

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• Lift up the <strong>Canon</strong> MP 470 printer cover and wait for the<br />

cartridges <strong>to</strong> move <strong>to</strong> the left. Then unplug the printer from the<br />

outlet.<br />

• Lift out both ink cartridges and close the cover.<br />

• Plug the power cable back in and hit the “On/Off” but<strong>to</strong>n.<br />

• Place the ink cartridges back inside once you see a message<br />

that says “Replace Cartridges.”<br />

• Wait a few minutes for the printer <strong>to</strong> recognize the cartridges<br />

before trying <strong>to</strong> print.<br />

• Now check the error is resolved, if not, then go <strong>to</strong> the next<br />

solution.<br />

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Solution 5:- Reset the Ink Absorber<br />

You should try <strong>to</strong> reset the waste ink absorber on a <strong>Canon</strong> printer, which might<br />

help <strong>to</strong> resolve <strong>Error</strong> <strong>Code</strong> <strong>5100</strong> which appear when turning on your <strong>Canon</strong><br />

<strong>Printer</strong>.<br />

Follow the steps <strong>to</strong> do the task:-<br />

Make sure the printer is turned off.<br />

Press and hold the “Resume” but<strong>to</strong>n (triangle inside a circle).<br />

At the same time as it is held down, hold down the “Power” but<strong>to</strong>n. Then<br />

green led light will ON.<br />

Keep the “Power” but<strong>to</strong>n held down. Then release the “Resume” but<strong>to</strong>n and<br />

then press it twice. The light should go amber, then green again.<br />

Release the “Power” but<strong>to</strong>n.<br />

Press the “Resume” but<strong>to</strong>n four times and then press the “Power” but<strong>to</strong>n<br />

straight after <strong>to</strong> confirm the selected action (Reset Counter Absorber).<br />

Turn off the printer and then turn it on again.<br />

Now start your work and observe still you are receiving an error. If yes, then<br />

go <strong>to</strong> the next step.<br />

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Solution 6:- Remove and Reseat All Ink Tanks<br />

Resolve the issue by trying <strong>to</strong> remove and reseat “All Ink Tanks”.<br />

Follow these steps <strong>to</strong> do the task:-<br />

First, verify the paper feed areas of the printer, by using a flashlight of your<br />

mobile or other bright light. Also, verify that there are no paper jams or<br />

obstructions in the printer that may be causing the error.<br />

Then look inside of the printer where the inks are located and ensure that<br />

there are no obstructions in there that may be causing the print head not <strong>to</strong><br />

move freely.<br />

Next, remove and reset all of the ink tanks inside the printer.<br />

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You can contact us anytime, by dialing <strong>Canon</strong> <strong>Printer</strong> Support<br />

Phone Number, which is a <strong>to</strong>ll-free and available 24×7 days for<br />

your help. By dialing this number, you will be easily connected<br />

with a team of well-experienced and certified technicians, who<br />

will give you flawless technical help & support <strong>to</strong> fix your<br />

problem. We assure you will get the excellent, hasty and finest<br />

solutions <strong>to</strong> fix the technical problems at a reasonable cost.<br />

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