My CP-220 printer will not pick up the paper. I bought it used and am trying to make sure it will do everything except print since the cartridge I have has been used & is empty.

Inkjet printers need to be used frequently to prevent ink drying out and blocking the print head nozzles.
If the print head cleaning maintenance routine does not clear the blockages, then print head needs replacing, but it may be expensive.
It may be more cost effective to buy a later model and better printer than replace the print head.

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Jay kjacdf

You need to replace the old cartridge because its dried up.

Go to this site
http://www.google.com/products?q=cannon+cp-220+printer++ink&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&resnum=4&ct=title
Hope this helps. Bud

Check out the cartridge on the Rack moving completely otherwise clean up the Carriage rack,

remove the Cartridge once and then clean it firmly, its Nozzle and contact strip.

Then clean out with a cotton or paper the carriage rack and contract strip, also the Roller (if you are accessible to that).

If no luck then try for reinstall the printer, and use of new cartridge.

Let me know if you need further assistance. Download the Driver using this link:

Canon CP -220

cleaner? as in the electronic version..those printers can get crusty when not used..might be some deposits inside the cartridge carrier area

Here is a direct link to the same problem with cp-220:
cp-220 solution (it worked for me)

search for canon cp-220. There is an explanation of the problem. Good luck.

The solution above worked on my printer, without power cycling.
1. Remove all paper from the input tray.
2. Open and close the door.
3. Reinsert the paper into the input tray.

Thanks,

Ilyas

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=SupportDetailAct&fcategoryid=259&modelid=10073 Here is site for your printer. Try unplugging (from the wall and computer)the printer for a few minutes let it clear out the memory etc. Or even download and install the latest drivers. Let me know what happens. Good Luck, Tim