Scanner is stuck on right hand side of printer. It sounds like it doesnt know its at the end and keeps trying to move it Its a Canon Pixma mp780

It sounds very much as if the scanner is faulty/failed. The warming-up phase is to ensure that the scanner lamps output is steady, making for consistent scans. Usually this is just a simple timing circuit.
Having once tried to fix a broken flatbed scanner myself, I found that obtaining the correct replacement lamp for it was impossible - I think inkjet printers and scanners are considered "consumable". You may be better off buying a new printer. Alternatively, if it keeps producing good prints, consider buying a separate scanner. HTH

Hi rksde,


First of all, thank you for purchasing the service/repair manual of Canon Pixma MP780.

Please email me at [email protected], manual has 132 pages, it can't be uploaded here.
Again, thank you so much!

Rating and feedback are highly appreciated!

Good luck and have a great day!

mjsazon

There should be a button on the right hand side of the printer. Depress it and the lid should open. Open it all of the way and the carriage should move over so you can remove and replace the cartridges.

Try Canon support. Type your query. Click "Search"
Example: Type "clear ADF" (You may have paper or some obstruction in the Auto Document Feeder).

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=238&modelid=10444#SupportDetailAct

Read the Owners Manual.
If that doesnt answer your question, contact the manufacturer for troubleshooting.

hi,
CANON PIXMA MP160 All-In-One InkJet Printer has few common problems. Such as Driver CD lost, Scanner does not work, Connection problem etc. For find all these software solution just click here....


http://www.canon.com/printer/prob676ijt65/solution

pow-e-r-29

your printer ink cartridge can not access (move to middle) when you open up the cover, you may try
1) try to open right side cover you move the cartridge by hand (power off) to middle position, then take out the cartridge and reinstall it then power on, the cartridge moving right, you may open up the cover again if the cartridge go back the middle position which means your printer works normal. still stop moving go next
2) check the cartridge initcial sensor at righe side, the cartridge moving to the end of right should be touch this sensor, find out it and check there is good touch (click) by the cartridge body. adjust the sensor position maybe needed.
3) cartridge is stucked sometime also check the cartridge moving rail hard moving, need to drop oil to lubricate.

look at the canon web site.. I think they have released a complete driver package for that particular machine to make it fully compatable with vista.. BTW ensure you have the full functioning driver for bith printer and scanner and not just the printing part alone.. Let me know if you are still having problems or if the above doesnt work and well continue from there..

printer loading tray have problem /something struck at left side of tray /check if something/if none / sometime it connot be seen its hide five cents .
clean also the incoming roller and outgoing rooler w/cotton tips w/ rubbing alcohol. test the printer.

http://www.nodevice.com/manual/newmans/1164257699mp750780smpdf/get13922.html

thats the service manual for your printer it contains detailed step by step instruction in trouble shooting and repair