An Error Occurs
If an error occurs in printing, for example if the paper runs out or jams, a troubleshooting message appears
automatically. Take the appropriate action described in the message.
When an error occurs, the
Alarm
lamp flashes and a support code (error number) appears on the computer
screen. For some errors, the
POWER
lamp and the
Alarm
lamp flashes alternately. Check the status of the
lamps and the message, and take the appropriate action.
Support Code Corresponding to Number of Flashes of Alarm Lamp
Example of 2 times flashing:
(A) Flashes
(B) Goes off
Number of flashes Cause
Support Code
2 flashes
Printer is out of paper or paper does not feed.
3 flashes
Paper is jammed in paper output slot or in rear tray.
4 flashes
Cartridge is not installed properly.
5 flashes
Print head may be damaged.
Cartridge cannot be recognized.
Appropriate cartridge is not installed.
7 flashes
Cartridge is not installed in correct position.
More than one cartridge of the same color is installed.
8 flashes
Ink absorber is almost full.
9 flashes
Protective material or tape may still be attached to cartridge holder.
14 flashes
Cartridge cannot be recognized.
15 flashes
Cartridge cannot be recognized.
Support Code Corresponding to Number of Alternate Flashes of POWER
Lamp and Alarm Lamp
Example of 2 times flashing:
308
Summary of Contents for Pixma G1000 series
Page 1: ...G1000 series Online Manual Printer Functions Overview Printing Troubleshooting English ...
Page 8: ...6946 365 B202 366 B203 367 B204 368 B205 369 ...
Page 20: ...Using the Printer Printing Photos from a Computer 20 ...
Page 24: ...Printer Functions Print Photos Easily Using My Image Garden 24 ...
Page 28: ...Loading Paper Loading Plain Paper Photo Paper Loading Envelopes 28 ...
Page 35: ...Refilling Ink Tanks Refilling Ink Tanks Checking Ink Status 35 ...
Page 42: ...Ink Tips 42 ...
Page 64: ...64 ...
Page 66: ...Safety Safety Precautions Regulatory Information 66 ...
Page 78: ...Main Components and Their Use Main Components Power Supply 78 ...
Page 79: ...Main Components Front View Rear View Inside View 79 ...
Page 87: ...Managing the Printer Power Mac OS 87 ...
Page 99: ...Note The effects of the quiet mode may be less depending on the print quality settings 99 ...
Page 130: ...Printing Printing from Computer 130 ...
Page 149: ...Note Selecting Scaled changes the printable area of the document 149 ...
Page 178: ...Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast 178 ...
Page 184: ...Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast 184 ...
Page 268: ...Printing Using Canon Application Software My Image Garden Guide 268 ...
Page 307: ...Errors and Messages An Error Occurs Message Appears 307 ...