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More info?)
You could try unplugging the printer, then remove and re-seat the print head
carriage, clean the contacts, etc.
Not worth replacing the head IMHO, just go get a new IP4000.
"BoB-B" <robert.beasley@virgin.net> wrote in message
news:3ci6jvF6ou0i5U1@individual.net...
> Have found a status page headed Canon i950 USBPRN01 but under the printer
> status menu it says that "printer is not responding" and "print head is
> uknown". Under the guide menu it says "make sure the printer is connected
> correctly, and that the power is turned on (the printer is on-line)"
> I have made no changes to the printer at all and has been printing fine
for
> months.
> There is no mention of error codes as I don't seem to be able to get that
> far as a result of the seven organge light flashes.
> Regards
> Bob
>
>
> "Blitzko" <blitzkoNO_SPAM@sympatico.invalid> wrote in message
> news:VsQ8e.1117$9G.180397@news20.bellglobal.com...
> > You should be able to see the error codes on your computer. Make sure
that
> > the i950 is attached to the computer and that both the printer and
> computer
> > are turned on. Open the printer status monitor. Assuming that you are
> using
> > Windows XP, you can start the printer status monitor by selecting
> > Start->Printers and Faxes. Then right click on your i950 printer icon
and
> > select Properties. When the Properties window opens, select the
> Maintenance
> > tab and down in the right hand corner you will see a button labeled
Start
> > Status Monitor. The error code(s) and some sort of description should
show
> > in the Status Monitor window according to Canon's description in the
> Service
> > manual.
> >
> > Good luck,
> >
> > Blitzko
> >
> > The Status Monitor should display
> > "BoB-B" <robert.beasley@virgin.net> wrote in message
> > news:3ch3cbF5tgnkoU1@individual.net...
> > > Thanks for your reply.
> > > Can you tell me how I can find the error codes you quoted and what
they
> > > individually mean.
> > > Not having much luck finding any info in the user manual.
> > >
> > > Bob
> > >
> > > "Blitzko" <blitzkoNO_SPAM@sympatico.invalid> wrote in message
> > > news:Ayv8e.136$Jg5.49877@news20.bellglobal.com...
> > >> From the i950 service manual it states that seven (7) flashes of the
> > > orange
> > >> LED indicates error codes 1403, 1405 or 1485 which is described
further
> > >> as
> > > a
> > >> "cartridge error". The cure is to replace the head, if that doesn't
> work
> > >> then the carriage gets replaced and if that doesn't work the logic
> board
> > >> gets replaced. The error code can be displayed on your connected
> computer
> > >> using the Canon status monitor for the i950 (you may have to start it
> > > first
> > >> in order to see the code). The code number will help Canon to
diagnose
> > > your
> > >> problem more accurately.
> > >>
> > >> If the unit is still under warranty, contact Canon for help. If it
> isn't
> > >> under warranty any longer, you should still contact Canon support as
> they
> > >> may have further diagnosing information. Also, try removing and
> reseating
> > >> the print head. Check to make sure that there is no ink on its
contact
> > > pads.
> > >> If there is, clean the pads with a damp paper towel. My guess is that
> is
> > >> probably the head that has died and not the carriage mechanism or
logic
> > >> board.
> > >>
> > >> Blitzko
> > >> =============================
> > >> If you find yourself in a hole, then the
> > >> first thing you should do is stop digging.
> > >> =============================
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> "BoB-B" <robert.beasley@virgin.net> wrote in message
> > >> news:3cejlbF6o6lpvU1@individual.net...
> > >> > Apologies if this has been asked before.
> > >> > My printer has suddenly started giving the sequence of seven
organge
> > > light
> > >> > flashes which manual states 'contact a canon service
representative'.
> > >> > Unable to print as it seems to be having print head problems.
> > >> > Can anyone explain what is happening and what I maybe able to do
> > >> > Thanks
> > >> > Bob
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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