How to solve service error 5100 - Canon PIXMA iP1600 Printer

please service the printer with bloor

hi,
following are error codes and there reasons.. in your case it is 5100

remove and reinstall your cartridges to solve ..or else look at this link
i hope this will help you.
regards,
cseian.

Pixma mp145 error e2 with service error 5100...

[5100] or E,2,2 is CARRIAGE ERROR. Maybe is the faulty of CARRIAGE UNIT, LOGIC BOARD, CARRIAGE MOTOR or TIMING **** STRIP FILM.

5100 is a Carriage Home Position Error.
try cleaning the plastic strip that runs the length of the carriage, it may be contaminated.
Use alcohol and a swab.

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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you have a carriage error, not worth fixing throw it away
Canon Tech

5100 error is a carriage error. Could be caused by the carriage unit, timing strip, logic board or carriage motor. Check that nothing is obstructing the carriage from moving freely and that the clear timing strip is ok.

wheres the answer? I am having the same problem right now, just bought 2 new ink cartridges and its not that,,,,

Had a same problem, here is what i ve received from canon support:
"Dear Customer,
Thank you for your recent enquiry regarding your Canon product.
Please be advised that error 5100 indicates a carriage error and the machine will require service."

However I managed to solve it by myself by perform few paper path tests as there was a paper jam inside.