Error 5100 while i am printing, how am i going to fix this error? thanks

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What is error code 5100 on the MP460? - Canon Community

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Jul 7, 2014 - Please remove foreign objects so that the print head holder can move: ... closet and hooked it up this morning, I was getting the 5100 message.

How to resolve error 5100 on an MX452 / MX459 - Canon

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There are several reasons for error 5100 to appear. ... If the above recommendations donot help you resolve the error, the printer will need to be repaired.

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I just bought this Canon PIXMA MG2120 PRINTER about 2 weeksago, I've been able to print untillast night, it's giving me error message 5100, what do I do to fix this?

Hi there,
Service Error 5100
Cause : Movement of the Print Head Holder is blocked.
Action "Clear the paper jam or foreign object that is preventing the Print Hed Holder from moving, cancel printing from your computer, then turn off the machine and turn it back on again.

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Go to Canon support here and enter "service error 5100" into the search box; you will get detailed instructions for correcting this error condition. (If you click on highlighted results, details ensue.)
The general instructions are as follows:
Solutions for service error 5100
Issue: ERROR: Service error XXXX appears while printing from the computer
1. Allow print head to cool down
2. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable to ensure a secure connection
3. Press ON/OFF switch to reset the multifunction device
4. Remove foreign object from paper feed area (MP130)
5. The MP130 may require repair

I hope this information allows you to resolve this issue. If you need further assistance, please post back with a comment to this thread.
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Error 5100 mean carriage error. Possible problems in:
- Carriage unit
- Timing **** strip film
- Logic board assembly
- Carriage motor

I had the error code 5100 for my canon pixma ip6220d printer and all it was a pen in the track of the cartridges. I've been looking for that pen for awhile too. So I would say look for something in the way of the cartridges. Hope this helps everyone.

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please suggest me service error 5100, when i start to print it appear service error 5100. what happen ?

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