How to Fix Error 3 on Canon Pixma MP160

The Canon Pixma MP160 is a multifunctional inkjet printer manufactured by Canon. The printer gives users the ability to print high quality documents, scan, copy and fax. 

Canon Pixma MP160

Error 3 will display on the LED screen as "E3" or "Error 3," this printer error results when the printer malfunctions. Clearing the error code only takes a few steps and clears the memory of the printer to restore it to its normal state. Canon suggests clearing the code before contacting professional service repair.

Instructions to fix an Error 3 on a Canon Pixma MP160

Step 1 - Ensure the Pixma MP160 is turned on by pressing the "On/Off" button, you will notice the display prompt you for E3 (error 3).

Step 2 - Press and hold the "On/Off" button for one second. The display will now go blank and begin resetting the malfunction.

Step 3 - Wait 10 to 15 seconds and restore power to the unit by pressing the "On/Off" button once more.

Step 4 - Allow the unit to complete its cycling process and the error code should be gone. If the code persists, your printer will need professional maintenance.


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How to Clean a Canon S900 Printer

Your Canon S900 is a great printer, but if you don't use it often, you'll notice the quality of your printed pages getting worse. You can manually clean the inside of your printer yourself.

To assist you with the cleaning, the Canon S900 printer has a self-cleaning function for deep cleaning the print head. Additionally, when you notice that the paper is not feeding properly, is slipping or doesn't feed at all, you will also need to clean the paper feed rollers. This procedure is also automated on the S900 model.

Steps to Clean Canon S900 Printer:

Clean the Inside of the Printer

Step 1 - Turn your printer off. Open the paper output tray and the top cover.

Step 2 - Wipe off any ink present on and around the ribs with a cotton swab. You can wipe it with dry a cotton swab, or dip the swab in isopropyl alcohol or in an ammonia-based window cleaner.

Step 3 - Wipe the base of the ribs, making sure that the area is also clean.

Deep Clean the Print Head

Step 1 - Turn on your printer.

Step 2 - Go to your computer and open the "Printer Setup" window. Click the "Start" button on the bottom-left corner of the screen, then select "Control Panel," "Printers and Other Hardware," and then "Printers and Faxes."

Step 3 - Right-click the icon for "Canon S900," and then click the "Properties" menu.

Step 4 - Click the "Maintenance tab," select the "Deep Cleaning" button, and then click "OK." The printer will then automatically clean the print head.

Clean the Paper Feed Rollers

Step 1 - Take any sheets of paper out of the paper feeder. Press the "On" button on your printer.

Step 2 - Press the "Resume/Cancel button," and hold it down for a few seconds. After the power light flashes three times, release the button. The printer will automatically clean the paper feed rollers. This procedure will last about 40 seconds. Repeat this step at least two more times.

Step 3 - Test if the printer is clean. Place a sheet of plain white paper in the paper tray. Press the "Resume/Cancel" button and hold it down for a few seconds. After the power light flashes three times, release the button. If the sheet of paper is fed through and comes out the other side, the printer is clean. Repeat the procedure in this step at least two more times.

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Fix Printer Error 5100 in a Canon I860

The Cannon i860 bubble jet printer displays error codes to alert the user when there is a problem. Error code 5100 indicates that the waste ink absorber has reached maximum capacity.

The Canon i860 printer uses the waste ink absorber to keep ink residue off the printer heads and internal printer components. To resolve this error code, the waste ink absorber must be cleaned out and the error code message needs to be reset.

Steps to Fix Printer Error 5100 in a Canon I860

Step 1 - Open the top of the printer.

Step 2 - Locate the waste ink absorber pad on the right side of the inside of the printer. Grasp the pad and pull up to remove.

Step 3 - Clean the waste ink absorber compartment with a tissue or cloth.

Step 4 - Take the waste ink absorber pad to a sink. Run warm water over the pad and wring it out to clean it. Wring the excess water out when done cleaning.

Step 5 - Set the waste ink absorber pad on a dry paper towel or clean cloth to dry.

Step 6 - When the pad is dry, place it back into it's compartment in the printer.

Step 7 - Close the top of the printer.

Step 8 - Press and hold the "Resume" button on the printer. Press and hold the "Power" button while holding down "Resume."

Step 9 - Release the "Resume" button. Press "Resume" twice. The indicator light will turn amber followed by green.

Step 10 - Release the "Power" button.

Step 11 - Press the "Resume" button four times.

Step 12 - Press the "Power" button. The error code is now reset.


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