Has a error wrong print head I haven't changed the print head

The error U051 / U052 indicates that a communication issue with the print head. This can be caused either by the print head not being installed or print head not working properly. The issue U051/U052 canon printer can be fixed easily.



·Reset the print head

·Restart the printer

·Check ink cartridge



Read continue the steps to fix the U051/U052 error code in canon printer.

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The printer is not giving the message.
The program you are printing from is giving the message.
either the paper is wrong, the type of printing you are trying to do ie photo, is wrong

If you haven't used your printer in a while, it's possible the print heads have become totally clogged (assuming you haven't already checked out the obvious things like ink levels etc.)

I found that by removing the printhead (remove the ink carts, flip a lever and lift out) you can try spraying some window cleaner onto the nozzles on the underside, leaving a few minutes, and then get a bowl of hot tap water and touch the nozzles on the surface of the hot water.

This will definitely help some 'soft' blocked nozzles. If you get SOME print action after this, then you know the problem is definitely clogged nozzles. However, if they're severely blocked, then you can find a print head cleaner kit online for about $10. It contains some cleaner fluid, a syringe and some pieces of clear hose that fit on the ink funnels on top. Then you can inject cleaning fluid into the nozzles. Did it for mine - worked a treat!

BTW, the inkjet head is fairly watertight in itself - you can flush the nozzles under a hot tap no problem. DO MAKE SURE THE HEAD IS COMPLETELY DRY BEFORE YOU PUT IT BACK IN YOUR PRINTER!

Solution 1:

• Remove and replace the cartridges.

Solution 2:

• Insert new cartridges

Solution 3:

• Reseat the print head to correct print issues or clear an error.

Solution 4:

• The print head is broken and it must be changed by a new one.

Source:
http://fix-your-printer.blogspot.com/2010/11/error-u052-on-canon-printers.html

Turn the printer off.
Disconnect the power-cord from the wall-outlet.
Reconnect the power.
Turn the printer on.
If you still get the same message, it's time to responsibly recycle the printer,
and buy a replacement -- maybe you can buy a new PIXMA that takes the same ink-cartridges???

wrong cartridge on message screen and wont print. fax in memory

Yes you need a printhead, that's what the wrong cartridge error is on a Canon. QY6-0049-000 is the part number, about $60.00

Try to reset to factory .
Remove ink cartridges and print head.
Power off machine and unplug for 10-15 minutes.
Restart machine and install head and cartridges.

remove all cartridges leaving printhead intact.
close cover, turn off
turn on, let power up, error message should be gone.
open cover, reinstall cartridges
if you cleaned your print head like I did you'll probly
eventually end up getting a new one anyway, due to the color variations
but I can at least print text.