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fixya.
The 6A00 is a Canon generic code for paper path jam.Some where in the
paper path a sensor is activated indicating paper jam so the printer
will give off a 6A00 code.As a Canon technology,I usually find the code almost 90% of the time it is related to the purge unit being jammed with
something and not being able to move.Moving the print head assembly
will not clear a purge unit if its jammed with paper,paper clips,push
pins,screws,cookie crisp,flower bud pods etc.
I have
found all those things in a purge unit.The offending item needs to be
removed or the purge unit needs replacement.A Canon Pixma iP4500 InkJet Printer would still
be under Canon warranty, get it into a shop and save yourself the
hassel.
Incidentally, the 6A00 error pertains to all Canon printers
made in the last several years, its not just used in one model & its
always a paper path error or purge unit
I forget myself so here
goes, the purge unit,called a spittoon assembly in an HP,lexmark & other ink jet printers,is where the print head assembly parks when not
in use, also its other job is to clean and make sure the print head is
clean and open for printing.That is why you 'll find the print head
assembly parked on top of it. It also has a an electrical pump to milk
the print heads and test for ink flow
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SOURCE: pixma ip6600D I am getting Error code 6A00 can it
You need a new purge assembly, I do those here in the shop for around $112.00 total, part, labor and tax.
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