What does type of printhead is incorrect mean?

What does type of printhead is incorrect mean?

One is where the print head is not installed at all and then it is giving the ‘U052 This type of print head is incorrect’ error message. And, the second scenario is where the print head is installed nut it is not functioning properly or probably not working at all.

How do I fix my Canon U051 error?

How do I clear the U051, U052, U053 or U059 error message?

1. Check to make sure your cartridges carry the correct codes.
2. Check the cartridges contacts are clean and un-obscured.
3. Change the ink cartridge.
4. Clean the contacts inside the printer.

How to align print head on canon Pixma MP5?

1. Open the cover of the printer. 2. Remove all ink tanks from the printer. 3. Lift up the gray locking lever on the side of the ink tank holder. 4. Gently remove the print head from the carriage unit. 5. Place the print head back in and lock the lever down. 6. Place all of the ink tanks back in the printer. 7.

Is there a problem with my canon mp610?

Along with many, I have the same recurring problem with my MP610. One noteworthy difference (Canon support) is that it works fine on my desktop and laptop (Win7) and only creates the error with my wife’s laptop (HP with Win7). I’ve reinstalled the driver several times on her laptop and it works a few times but then comesback.

Why do I get error message on my Pixma printer?

I’m getting a U052 error message on my Pixma MP610 printer. It reads “The type of printhead is incorrect. Install the correct printhead.” I replaced an ink cartridge that was running low, but still get that message. I’ve had the printer for some time and never got that kind of message before. 8 people had this problem.

Why did I get a wrong printhead on my printer?

The new cartridge was from a different supplier than I normally use. I found that by installing cartridges from my original supplier, then restarting the printer, the error went away. Didn’t have to do any of the cleaning print heads, etc. Re: Getting U052 (type of printhead incorrect) on my Pixma MP610 printer). 03-04-2014 07:05 PM