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Error 6C10 keeps coming up on my Cannon Prixma ip3600 and it will not print. I had a look at a few other blog posts and tried a reset using the power and reset button, but no koy. Any ideas?

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6C10 error (valve cam sensor error) is a mechanical problem in the purge unit area where the valve cam sensor is located (on the purge unit just behind the power switch button). On my experience, the movable gear assembly (with spring on top) can't move downward to move the other gear that is connected to the valve cam therefore the sensor is not sensing any movements.

Solution:
1. Open the entire top cover.
2. Locate the purge unit (the area where the ink carriage rests when not in use).
3. Move the carriage to the middle of the printer to access the purge unit.
4. Try to gently move the gear assembly downward using your finger or a screw driver to loosen the stuck gear.
5. Turn on the printer to test.

Posted on Jul 16, 2012

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SOURCE: I have a Cannon PRIXMA MP130. I lost the software

http://software.canon-europe.com/products/0010171.asp
Win 95 driver above.

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SOURCE: Canon PIXMA IP3600 Service error 6C10, and doesnn't print at all

Try keeping the paper only in the bottom tray (there's a tray in the bottom) Try pulling any paper out of the top and just close that top tray. Open up the head so that u can see the ink cartridges and turn the printer on and off and maybe it will center itself again. If it's still not working (even if lights aren't red and print head wont align in the center) try manually moving the head back and forth like 18 times so you can lubricate that rail in the back that's holding it. After that, re-turn it off and on again.

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Solution 1:
  • Move the printhead to the center.
  • Disconnect the printer and check on the right: is the purge unit ok ? No peace of paper ?

Solution 2:
  • Do a reset of the printer:
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  • Hold down the "Resume" button (triangle in a circle) for 15 to 20 seconds.

Solution 3:
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http://www.fixya.com/support/t5998845-error_code_6c10_mean
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