I have an error on my canon pixma mp500... it says The type of printhead is incorrect. Install the correct print head. I bought some ink that says that it is compatible for my printer and when I tried it out it worked. A day later I got this error...any sugggestions that might help?

yes . put exactly the cartridge that is compatible with your printer , make sure that you are replacing with the one that has the same number on it as that of the previous cartridge

There is always a reson. Try checking that the cartridge you installed is the correct one for your printer. Some refurbished also cause this problem as they have been recycled too many times.

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It's mean you should replace a new print head

The printhead has gone out, you need a replacement, # QY6-0059-000. Around $50.00

It just means that the printhead is defective, All of the Canon machines say that when the printhead goes out.

1. Clean The Print Head Nozzles (Mac OS X) MP500 / MP800 2. Clean The Print Head Nozzles (Windows) MP500 / MP800 3. Confirm that the recommended ink tanks are installed properly MP500 / MP800 4. Install recommended ink tanks in the correct order MP500 / MP530 / MP800 / MP800R / MP830 5. Perform A Manual Print Head Alignment (Mac OS X) MP500 / MP800 / MP950 6. Perform A Manual Print Head Alignment (Windows) MP500 / MP800 / MP950 7. Perform the print head cleaning procedure on MP500 / MP800 8. Print Head Alignment MP500 / MP800 / MP950 9. Remove tape from the MP500 / MP800 ink tank 10. Replace ink tank(s) MP500 / MP800

I hope it helps!!!

ok I figured out what to do. Open the over take out all your ink cartriages. Then flip the print head level on the left hand side up and squeeze the top of the print head (where all your ink sits on) and lift it up. You may want to blow off any dust that may be in there and put the peint head back and replace al your ink put the level down and you should be good to go if not you may have to replace the head.

Hi follow the instructions as above...
ie Remove inks and print head...

But instead...
Whilst Canon print head is out...

Use cotton wool and alcohol and clean electrical contacts on back of print head and where they make contact inside printer.

Then install print head and inks and test.

If it does not work you may need to replace print head.
Hope it helps!
Good Luck!

John
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The cartrige is what holds the ink, the printhead is the device that puts the ink onto the paper.

So if your out of ink, then you need a new cartridge, if you have a new cartridge and you are having issues printing good quality, then you may need a new printhead.

you can get the ink here: http://printerinkcartridgesearch.printcountry.com/canon-pixma-mp830-ink-cartridges.htm

printhead is about 49.95
http://www.precisionroller.com/k_canon_pixma_mp830_print_head/m114d8577c104/

Hope this helps!
Brad Nelson

Ok i know this is kinda old, but i found a solution.

First to those people to state I found a solution from hp, cannon etc etc and not give out the direct link, or instructions, then whats the point fing posting????

This error happens when you install an oem cartridge onto your system. Or havent used it in a while, so the machine is somehow misfigured.

This solution is for canon mp800, simply switch off printer. HOLD stop/reset and press and HOLD on/off button. release stop/reset. Now press stop.reset twice. then release on/off button, press stop/reset 4 times, wait 20 seconds, press on/off button twice.

switch machine back on and the printer should find the cartridges.

This method maybe the same for your mp*** if not google RESET CANON PRINTER MP*** and you'll find the correct buttons to press.

here's a printer on reseting a bunch of canon printers http://tricks-collections.com/reset-printer-canon-mp140-mp160-mp180-mp210-mp220-mp460-mp470-mp500-mp510-mp530-mp600-mp610-mp800-mp820-mp810-mp830-mp960-mp970/

good luck.. and FU canon for adding you scamming chips into cartridges.