Canon PIXMA  MP160 All-In-One InkJet Printer Logo
Posted on Jan 27, 2010
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

Error e4 pixma mp145

My printer, canon pixma mp145 was error (e4) and can't printing. how must i do for this problem? maybe i can get the software that can resolves my problem. thanks before.

1 Answer

Clive

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

  • Master 4,362 Answers
  • Posted on Feb 09, 2010
Clive
Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Joined: Jan 23, 2010
Answers
4362
Questions
0
Helped
1814364
Points
14613

Hi there you try.
Canon printers MP 160 AND MAYBE OTHERS

A) E5, E6 or E4 - it is cartridges error - to fix press the "stop\reset" button for 5-7 sec. and then release
it.

B) E27 - it is code for reset absorber (EEPROM reset or Waste
ink counter reset) and follow the described below
procedure:

1) With the printer powered off but connected to a power source, press the Power button while pressing and holding
the Stop/ Reset button.
2) When the Power is lit, press the Stop/Reset button two times while pressing and holding the Power button.
3) When releasing the Power button and the Stop / Reset button (regardless of order), the printer will move into a
service mode. (Waiting for menu selection)
4) When the on/off lights in green, press the Stop/Reset button the specified number of time(s) according to the
function listed in the table below.(Each time the Stop/Reset button is pressed, the LED lights alternately in
orange and green, starting with orange.)note: press 4 times for waste ink counter reset.

The number of the Reset
button pressing
LED Function Remarks
0 time Green Power off

1 time Orange Service pattern print
2 times Green EEPROM print
3 times Orange EEPROM reset
4 times Green Waste ink counter reset

5) Turn off the printer.( it must be turn off)
then turn it on again.


Only in B) case you can enter into "service mode", in A) case or if have e.g. paper jam, or another error you CAN'T enter
the "service mode"
Try it

Anonymous see A) case: E5, E6 or E4 - it is cartridges error - to fix press the "stop\reset" button for 5-7 sec. and then release
it.

All I ask is please come back and just gave a vote, it will gave me some satisfaction to know am helping some one so I will keep on helping.
All The Best: Pineworks

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
2answers

Error 19

Hi there-
Below are a list of the error codes for this model.
E16-E19 = Failed to scan head alignment sheet.

You can find this information at http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/home

CANON MP140, MP145, MP150, MP160 RESET ERROR CODES
[Info140] pixel_trans.gif RESET ERROR CODES CANON MP140, MP145, MP150, MP160

E2-2 = No paper (ASF)

E3-3 = Paper jam

E4 = No ink
E5-5 = The ink cartridges are not installed or a non-supported ink cartridge
is installed, or the ink cartridges are not installed properly

E8 = Waste ink absorber full, or platen waste ink absorber full
E9 = The connected digital camera / video camera does not support Camera
Direct Printing

E14 = The Ink cartridges whose destination are wrong
E15 = Ink cartridge is not installed E16 - Ink remaining is unknown
E16-E19 = Failed to scan head alignment sheet
E22 = Carriage error
E23 = Paper feed error
E24 = Purge unit error
E25 = ASF(cam) sensor error
E26 = Internal temperature rise error
E27 = Waste ink absorber full or platen waste ink absorber full
E28 = Ink cartridge temperature rise error -
E29 = EEPROM error
E33 = Paper feed position error
E35 15 = USB Host VBUD overcurrent error - USB
E37 17 = Abnormal motor driver error
E40 20 = Other hardware error
E42 22 = Scanner error
0helpful
1answer
5helpful
1answer

Mp145

A Canon MP145 E4 Error Code means that your Printer didn't detect the Ink Cartrigde. It sometimes happen when you're using a non-original cartridge or infusing it. When Canon Printer detect this abnormality, the first Canon self defense system is by Stop Printing. And then displaying some messages on your Computer Screen, indicating that your ink cartridge have to be replaced because it's EMPTY.
Below are the manual way to correct this problem :
1. Turn On Your Printer. 2. Wait Till The Printer Led Screen Show The Error Code ( E4). 3. Then Press and Hold Black & Color Button for about 5 - 10 seconds.
Hope that your problem is solved.Dont forget to give a positive feedback after pressing the accept button.
9helpful
2answers

Code E4

A Canon MP145 E4 Error Code means that your Printer didn't detect the Ink Cartrigde. It sometimes happen when you're using a non-original cartridge or infusing it. When Canon Printer detect this abnormality, the first Canon self defense system is by Stop Printing. And then displaying some messages on your Computer Screen, indicating that your ink cartridge have to be replaced because it's EMPTY.

Below are the manual way to correct this problem :
  1. Turn On Your Printer.
  2. Wait Till The Printer Led Screen Show The Error Code ( E4).
  3. Then Press and Hold Black & Color Button for about 5 - 10 seconds.
Hope that your problem is solved.
1helpful
2answers

I have a problem on my canon mp145 with an error code E4. But I already change it to a new cartridge but still the error code still appears. I also reinstall the drivers but still the same.

Hi, I found this answer on the net. Let me know if this helps
A Canon MP145 E4 Error Code means that your Printer didn't detect the Ink Cartrigde. It sometimes happen when you're using a non-original cartridge or infusing it. When Canon Printer detect this abnormality, the first Canon self defense system is by Stop Printing. And then displaying some messages on your Computer Screen, indicating that your ink cartridge have to be replaced because it's EMPTY. Below are the manual way to correct this problem : Turn On Your Printer. Wait Till The Printer Led Screen Show The Error Code ( E4). Then Press and Hold Black & Color Button for about 5 - 10 seconds.
Thanks
Ranjit
25helpful
4answers

I lost driver of the canon Pixma MP145 printer i have searched in his site could not get. Pls give me that link

Hello,

Here is the web page to download drivers and other software for your printer:

MP145 Downloads

Select your operating system from the list on the right.

Thanks for using Fixya.
2helpful
1answer

Canon Pixma Mp145 to print only black.

i have a canon mp145 printer
i just know wan to how access to load byprint
7helpful
3answers

Canon Pixma MP150

i need to install driver for my canon pixma MP145 printer.
Please help, its very very very urgent

Regards

THIVAGAR
12helpful
7answers

Canon pixma mp145

hi, i have problem.
my canon pixma mp145 can't operate. the alarm sign is ON and the light for black ink is blinking, and the sign e4 come out . any body can help me what to do?
thanks
rose, malaysia
Not finding what you are looking for?

3,923 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Canon Office Equipment & Supplies Experts

old marine
old marine

Level 3 Expert

2426 Answers

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Cindy Wells

Level 3 Expert

6688 Answers

Are you a Canon Office Equipment and Supply Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...