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Ink cartridge not installed, or not properly installed.
Install the ink cartridge properly. If the error is not cleared, the ink cartridge may be defective. Replace
the ink cartridge.
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Apparently the problem is that you are choosing to install (according to Canon), cheap, aftermarket ink cartridges rather than Canon ones. Therefore the machine is not recognizing them. Try this procedure, found on another forum, that was supplied by one of the cheapo ink companies. Who better to know how to fool the machines than them. If they want to sell these ink carts, they better know who to make them work!
U051 Error Correction procedure.
1- Switch off the Canon MX300 and disconnect the power cable.
2- While press and hold the power button, Connect the power cable to electric socket.
3- While pressing the power button, press the "Cancel/Stop" button (red button). (press TWICE che "stop\cancel" button)
4- Now release the power button and the printer turns into a kind of factory mode. Wait for 10 seconds until it says "idle".
5- Press ">" (next button) once "Shipping Mode 3? then Press the "OK" button. Press "OK" again for "without cleaning". A test page will print.
6- Open the cover, like you are about to change the cartridges.
7- Disconnect the power cable again without switch off the printer.
8- Take out the both cartridges.
9- Close the cover.
10- Connect the power cable and turn on the printer.
11- Now just put the cartridges back and the ink level in the canon Pixma MX300 have full again.
You need to replace the cartridge with a new one original canon,not refill.If you refill the cartridge the printer not recognize it.If i have been useful pls give me a vote :)
You may need a new cartridge, that error says the ink cartridge is wrong or not installed properly. If it's a refilled cartridge it won't work, if it's a new canon cartridge, they warranty for 30 days from date of purchase.
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