Error 6000 From canon MG4140 PRINTER ERROR HAS OCCURRED. TURN OFF THEN BACK AGAIN. I have tried to follow that but the problem persists. please assist.

Clive

• 4362 Answers
• Posted on Feb 24, 2010

SOURCE: Error message 6A00 says:

Hi there

This answers with a titch more detail.
The 6A00 is a Canon generic code for paper path jam.
Some where in the paper path a sensor is activated indicating paper jam so the printer will give off a 6A00 code.
As a Canon tech, I usually find the code, almost 90% of the time, is related to the purge unit being jammed with something and not being able to move.
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.

And yes I have found all those things in a purge unit.
The offending item needs to be removed or the purge unit needs replacement.
Incidentally, the 6A00 error pertains to all Canon printers made in the last several years, its not just used in one model.

And it’s always a paper path error or purge unit.

The purge unit, called a spittoon assembly in an HP, Lexmark, and other inkjet printers, is where the print head assembly parks when not in use, also its other job is to clean and make sure the print head is clean and open for printing.

That is where you'll find the print head assembly parked on top of it.
It also has an electrical pump to milk the print heads and test for ink flow.

So clean all under where the heads are parked and on IP6600D models you can take out the heads just by clipping them out, and then clean well.

Also clean the purge unit out make sure all is clean.


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Clive

• 4362 Answers
• Posted on Apr 26, 2010

SOURCE: service error 6000

Hi there it is ink error.
You can try to reset the cartages this may do it Please call back let us know if it worked for you, PLEASE.

1. Start with printer off
2. Press and hold resume Button (triangle in the circle) and click “Power” button. Green led should be on
3. While holding the Power button, release the Resume Button.
4. Without releasing the Power Button, click “Resume” button for two times and release Both Buttons.
5. Click “Resume” for four times then soon click “Power” button, to confirm the selected action (reset counter absorber).
6. Turn off the printer and turn on again

SOURCE: I tried to print on

Hi,

Hi

This problem can happen because of following reasons :

1. There is some piece of paper / paper clip / sticker stuck inside printer and you are not able to access it. In this case you need to remove all ink cartridges, turn off printer, then turn it upside down and shake it few times. If still not working then you need to open it up as much you can to see if something is stuck

2. The electric sensor which receives signal from the mechanical paper sensor to detect jam has issues. Either there is dust on it or its gone bad and needs replacement. You should first open up the printer and blow air in it (using compressed air can) to remove all dust. If it doesn't work then this repair will cost you much more than buying a new Printer. If its in warranty certainly call Canon.

You could download the manual from :-

http://safemanuals.com/user-guide-instructions-owner-manual/CANON/PIXMA%20MP610-_E

You need to have acrobat reader to view the file.

Let me know,if needed further assistance.

Hope i helped you.

Thanks for using ' Fixya ' and have a nice day!!

SOURCE: my printer Canon MP610 has

I see no one has replied. I have the same issue, and the only info is the manual saying contact Canon service.

Trying to do that, they want the serial number which they make way too hard to get. Why can't the online manual provide it?

SOURCE: My printer copied a few

my suggestion is this go to control panel. select the printer and remove it completly. then get your disk that came with the printer and re install it. that should correct it.