Need help with Canon error please

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I have a Canon i560. Today the printer refused to print. The yellow
light would flash five times. I looked that up and saw it was a print
head error. I did everything suggested, including reseating the print
head. I also "reset" the printer.

Now when I try to print it says there is no print head installed.

About two months ago the printer stopped printing reds so it's been
having problems for a while.

Is it time for a new printer? It certainly doesn't pay to buy a new
print head. Especially when I'm not even sure that's the problem.

Any help would be appreciated.
 
Jane said:
I have a Canon i560. Today the printer refused to print. The yellow
light would flash five times. I looked that up and saw it was a print
head error. I did everything suggested, including reseating the print
head. I also "reset" the printer.

Now when I try to print it says there is no print head installed.

About two months ago the printer stopped printing reds so it's been
having problems for a while.

Is it time for a new printer? It certainly doesn't pay to buy a new
print head. Especially when I'm not even sure that's the problem.

Any help would be appreciated.
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The print head is the most likely cause but it is also possible for the print
head cable(s) or the main logic board to cause this problem.
Overall a new printer is the safest way to go.
Good luck.
Tony
MS MVP Printing/Imaging
 
Jane said:
I have a Canon i560. Today the printer refused to print. The yellow
light would flash five times. I looked that up and saw it was a print
head error. I did everything suggested, including reseating the print
head. I also "reset" the printer.

Now when I try to print it says there is no print head installed.

About two months ago the printer stopped printing reds so it's been
having problems for a while.

Is it time for a new printer?
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Get a Canon IP4500 and use Canon ink
 
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