Error message canon bj-30 printer bought this printer second-hand with no manual. it is showing error f-12. how do i deal with this?

I found a few answers http://www.uktsupport.co.uk/canon/bj/s400.htm

error 5200 indicates print head overheating. You might try printing 1/3 of document, pausing for cooling then print second 1/3, pausing for cooling then print final 1/3 as a work around.

Looks like thr repair cost is more than a brand new Multifunction printer/scanner

Nope. Canon BJ-30 is not a color printer.
It is same as BJC-70 but only the color printing ability is not available in it.
BJ-30 is Black & White inkjet printer with max 360x360 dpi.
Hope this helps.

Hi can gave you the truble codes

Light Orange - 2 beeps: Remove any paper jammed

Light Orange - 3 beeps: Remove any paper jammed

Light Orange - 4 beeps: Add Ink

Light Orange - 5 beeps: Re-install cartridge or replace it

Light Orange - 6 beeps: Re-install cartridge or replace it

Light Orange - 7 beeps: Re-install cartridge or replace it

Light Orange - 8 beeps: Waste is almost full

Flash 1 x Orange - 10 beeps (error code 6100): Try unplugging the printer for 30 seconds, if not requires service.

Flash 2 x Orange - 10 beeps (error code 6300): Try unplugging the printer for 30 seconds, if not requires service.

Flash 3 x Orange - 10 beeps (error code 6800): Try unplugging the printer for 30 seconds, if not requires service.

Flash 4 x Orange - 10 beeps (error code 5100): Make sure nothing is blocking the cartridge movement, if not requires service.

Flash 5 x Orange - 10 beeps (error code 5400): Try unplugging the printer for 30 seconds, if not requires service.

Flash 6 x Orange - 10 beeps (error code 5B00): Waste full (make a reset)

Flash 7 x Orange - 10 beeps (error code 5200): Replace the BJ Cartridge(Printhead)

Flash 8 x Orange - 10 beeps (error code 5200): Replace the BJ Cartridge(Printhead)

Flash 9 x Orange - 10 beeps (error code 5600): Replace the BJ Cartridge(Printhead) or reinstall it

Check on Canon.com, for the users manual, When you install cartridges you hold the resume button for the number of beeps to identify which cartridge is installed. You can install one black ink or one each black and color but you have to tell the printer which is installed.

Error Condition Indicator Beeps Error
Code Possible Solution Paper Feed / Delivery Orange 2 Remove any paper jammed Paper Jam Orange 3 Remove any paper jammed Ink Out Orange 4 Add Ink BJ Cartridge Misinstalled Orange 5 Re-install cartridge or replace it NO BJ Cartridge Orange 6 Re-install cartridge or replace it BJ Cartridge Error Orange 7 Re-install cartridge or replace it Waste Full warning Orange 8 Waste is almost full , needs service very soon Service Errors Blinks Beeps Error
Code Possible Solution ROM Error 1 x Orange 10 6100 Try unplugging Printer RAM Error 2 x Orange 10 6300 Try unplugging Printer EEPROM 3 x Orange 10 6800 Try unplugging Printer Home Position 4 x Orange 10 5100 Temperature Sensor 5 x Orange 10 5400 Try unplugging Printer Waste Full 6 x Orange 10 5B00 Needs Service Cartridge OverHeat 7 x Orange 10 5200 Replace the BJ Cartridge(Printhead) Cartridge OverHeat 8 x Orange 10 5200 Replace the BJ Cartridge(Printhead) Cartridge Displaced 9 x Orange 10 5200 Replace the BJ Cartridge(Printhead) or reinstall Cartridge Displaced 10 x Orange 10 5200 Replace the BJ Cartridge(Printhead) or reinstall Cartridge Displaced 11 x Orange 10 5200 Replace the BJ Cartridge(Printhead) or reinstall Other Hardware error 12 x Orange 10 6500 Other Hardware error None None 5910 Needs Service Other Hardware error None None 5C00 Needs Service

Hi, This is Roger D
There is a tool called a "Manual Feed Guide" made by Canon for this problem. The part number is MG-10 not sure if it is still available. It is usable in the BJC 85 as well.
I have one, sadly not for sale as I have two of this series of printer BJ30 and BJC 75.
It comes with an instruction manual as well. It uses plain water on the guide to clean the roller.It would be better to ring Canon than trying via the net as thats how I got mine.

Hello Ruth:

Somewhere on this website should be my comments on your problem but I can't find them, so here's a repeat. Sounds like the print head is clogged. With power on, press the Online and Print Mode buttons simultaneously until the lights to the left of the Online button blink. Normally, this takes a few seconds. This is the recommended cleaning procedure for this printer head. If no success, repeat this a few times. If no success, replace your ink cartridge with a Canon BC-02 black ink cartridge (if not already using this) and use the above cleaning procedure before trying to print. If unsuccessful, try a printer repairman.

Hi, According to my BJ-30 & BJC-70 user manual, if F12 is blinking, it is required for this Error code to get in touch with a Canon Service Centre. I had this in the past and being curious I removed the printer chassis from case the and found the problem to be a loose ribbon cable in the connector on the main board from the touch pad circut board . I also had the identical problem with my BJC-70. These printers are very reliable and compact, it seems to be a problem which I think comes about from these printers being so portable. It took me about 15 minutes to fix the problem for which I have made a small modification to hold the cable in place. Having said this, it may not necessarly be your problem but it is a starting point. Canon to my mind have not made another portable printer this good, so if you value it and can find a trustworthy technician get it fixed. If you want further info contact me here.
Regards Roger D

Go here. In the search box in the center of the screen, type "BJ metafile error" and click the Search button. Select the first answer that comes up. Use the second solution to turn off background printing.

First of all, Back up your configuration by printing it.
[Menu] --> [Reports/Lists] --> [User Data List]

then go back to main menu

[Menu] --> [#] , it will display #SSSW
Use the [+] [-] buttons till you see [#CLEAR]
Press [OK]

That resets all the configs and status flags.
With the initial step in hand, you are ready to setup you device and we all live happily ever after.