reset your Canon Pixma MP150

MP150 Reset
Following is the procedure to reset the wate ink counter for the Canon Pixma MP150

1) With the printer powered off but connected to a power source, press the Power button while pressing and holding
the Stop/ Reset button.
2) When the Power is lit, press the Stop/Reset button two times while pressing and holding the Power button.
3) When releasing the Power button and the Stop / Reset button (regardless of order), the printer will move into a
service mode. (Waiting for menu selection)
4) When the on/off lights in green, press the Stop/Reset button the specified number of time(s) according to the
function listed in the table below.(Each time the Stop/Reset button is pressed, the LED lights alternately in
orange and green, starting with orange.)note: press 4 times for waste ink counter reset.

The number of the Reset
button pressing
LED Function Remarks
0 time Green Power off
1 time Orange Service pattern print
2 times Green EEPROM print
3 times Orange EEPROM reset
4 times Green Waste ink counter reset

5) Turn off the printer.( it must be turn off)
then turn it on again.

Canon MP-730 frozen

I did finally figure out and fix the problem of the frozen printer head with accompanying alarm light/error message.

In short I had to go deep, strip the machine and thoroughly clean the purge/cleaning unit under the head assembly. That included cleaning the 2 small ceramic filter pads, the 4 tiny vaccuum tubes (the 2 larger ones were plugged) and the large ink blotter pads that lie on the very bottom of the machine.

When the original problem occurred I heard a loud crack and assumed something had broken. Turned out the 'clockwork' mechanism of the purge unit had forced itself apart and was no longer functioning - probably due to the aforementioned vacuum tubes. I disassembled and realigned the 'clockwork' mechanism as well - which took several attempts of course.

It all took the better part of a weekend but the printer works like new again.

For a first-timer I found taking it apart wasn't difficult just time consuming. What worked well was a very fine marker and masking tape. I circled every screw hole as the screws came out and used masking tape to tape the screws in groups to each component as it came off. Anything that looked like it might give me future trouble I reassembled immediately after disassembling as a practice run before taking it off again and setting aside.

For those of you about to embark on this particular MP 730 journey it is a top - down disassembly. The major component removal went like this:

1. back 2. motherboard cover (right side under the scanner) 3. scanner top - remove the pin in the center of the support arm 4. pull motherboard and underplate 5. remove mid-body section 6. remove paper roller assembly - everything was accessible at this stage except for 2 small vacuum tubes which turned out to be clean anyway, and the misaligned clockwork mechanism. I had to pull the the purge/cleaning unit from the roller assembly to fix the 'clockwork' mechanism.

As they say all's well that ends well and Good Luck!!

Simple to Reset MP390 Waste ink tank full

I actually don't know anything, except that I followed these directions. It worked for me. The sponge the original guy spoke about is not the waste ink sponge and cleaning it will not solve your problem. I ordered the pads and they are thick felt pads about 1/2 inch thick and about 5"X 2". You cannot access them without taking apart the printer. I have not done that yet as I'm afraid I might never get it back together again. So I'm continuing until it overflows. At that time I will take it apart with my camera to take detailed pics. I will post it if it works. If not, I will post the pic of my printer in the landfill. So the directions for resetting the counter is as follows. Spelling errors are not mine.

1)Printer on, press Additional Functions, Scan, Copy, Scan
Now you should be in service mode from there for waste ink tank reset

2)Select Test mode which is like the last avalabe selection
3)Select #8 Printer Test, it will do something here like cleaning or something then it will come up with some other option this is where it gets a bit confusing cause now all it says is like 8-2 or 8-3 push the + or - button until it says 8-3 then hit the select button

The menu will now say EEPRON Clear
Select Ink count which is option (0) and press set

Then press Stop/Reset Followed by the power button and then wait for it to restart.

ERROR CODE For MP150 and MP160

E9 The connected digital camera / video camera does not support Camera
Direct Printing
E14 The Ink cartridges whose destination are wrong
E15 Ink cartridge is not installed E16 - Ink remaining is unknown
E16 -E19 Failed to scan head alignment sheet
E22 Carriage error
E23 Paper feed error
E24 Purge unit error
E25 ASF(cam) sensor error
E26 Internal temperature rise error
E27 Waste ink absorber full or platen waste ink absorber full
E28 Ink cartridge temperature rise error -
E29 EEPROM error
E33 Paper feed position error
E35/15 USB Host VBUD overcurrent error - USB
E37/17 Abnormal motor driver error
E40/20 Other hardware error
E42/22 Scanner error

MP390 Printer Service Manual

This Service manual describes basic funtions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of Printer Canon MP390 . The instructions and procedures included herein are intended for the experienced repair technicians, and attention should be given to the precautions on the preceding page.

Table of contents this Canon MP390 Printer Service Manual

1. General Description
2. Technical Reference
3. Disassembly and Assembly
4. Maintenance
5. Troubleshooting
6. Appendix

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Canon MP150 / MP145 / MP160 Service call ERRORS

LED DISPLAY	ERROR (ERROR CODE)	PARTS LIKELY TO BE FAULTY
E 2 2	Carriage Error (5100)	- Carriage unit (main unit) - Timing slit strip film - Logic board ass’y - Carriage motor (main unit)
E 2 3	Paper Feed Error (6000)	- Timing sensor ass’y - Timing slit disk film (main unit) - Feed roller ass’y (main unit) - Logic board ass’y - Paper feed motor (main unit)
E 2 4	Purge cam sensor error (5C00)	- Carriage unit (main unit) - Timing slit strip film - Logic board ass’y - Carriage motor (main unit)
E 2 5	ASF Cam sensor error (5700)	- Drive ass’y (main unit) - PE Sensor ass’y - Pressure roller ass’y (main unit)
E 2 6	Internal temperature rise error (5400)	- Logic Board Ass’y
E 2 7	Main ink absorber full (5B00) Or Platen ink absorber full (5B10)	- Main ink absorber: Bottom case unit (main unit) Ink absorber kit - Platen ink absorber: Ink absorber Ink absorber kit
E 2 8	Ink cartridge temperature rise error (5200)	- Print head
E 2 9	EEPROM error (6800)	- Logic board ass’y
E 3 2	AP position error (6A00)	- Driver ass’y (main unit) - PE sensor ass’y - Logic board ass’y
E 3 5	USB Host VBUS over current (9000)	- Logic board ass’y
E 3 7	Abnormal motor driver error (9000)	- Logic board ass’y
E 4 0	Other hardware error (6500)	- Logic board ass’y
E 4 2	Scanner error (5010)	- Scanner unit - Logic board assy